#C9A3E1
Light Purple
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About #C9A3E1 Light Purple
#C9A3E1 is a light purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 163 green, and 225 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 277°, saturation of 51%, and lightness of 76%.
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 #C9A3E1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
277°
Hue
51%
Saturation
76%
Lightness
Light Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9A3E1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9A3E1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9A3E1 on White
Contrast Ratio2.14:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C9A3E1 on Black
Contrast Ratio9.81:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9A3E1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9A3E1 |
| RGB | rgb(201, 163, 225) |
| HSL | hsl(277, 51%, 76%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 163, 225 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 63.9%, 88.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 11%, 28%, 0%, 12% |
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