#C996EE
Light Purple
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About #C996EE Light Purple
#C996EE is a light purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 150 green, and 238 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 275°, saturation of 72%, and lightness of 76%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #C996EE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
275°
Hue
72%
Saturation
76%
Lightness
Light Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C996EE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C996EE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C996EE on White
Contrast Ratio2.31:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C996EE on Black
Contrast Ratio9.08:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C996EE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C996EE |
| RGB | rgb(201, 150, 238) |
| HSL | hsl(275, 72%, 76%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 150, 238 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 58.8%, 93.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 16%, 37%, 0%, 7% |
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