#C996E9
Purple
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About #C996E9 Purple
#C996E9 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 150 green, and 233 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 277°, saturation of 65%, and lightness of 75%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #C996E9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
277°
Hue
65%
Saturation
75%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C996E9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C996E9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C996E9 on White
Contrast Ratio2.33:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C996E9 on Black
Contrast Ratio9.02:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C996E9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C996E9 |
| RGB | rgb(201, 150, 233) |
| HSL | hsl(277, 65%, 75%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 150, 233 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 58.8%, 91.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 14%, 36%, 0%, 9% |
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