#C9A9E5
Light Purple
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About #C9A9E5 Light Purple
#C9A9E5 is a light purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 169 green, and 229 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 272°, saturation of 54%, and lightness of 78%.
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 #C9A9E5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
272°
Hue
54%
Saturation
78%
Lightness
Light Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9A9E5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9A9E5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9A9E5 on White
Contrast Ratio2.04:1
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Aa#C9A9E5 on Black
Contrast Ratio10.29:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9A9E5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9A9E5 |
| RGB | rgb(201, 169, 229) |
| HSL | hsl(272, 54%, 78%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 169, 229 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 66.3%, 89.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 12%, 26%, 0%, 10% |
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