#C9AAE9
Light Purple
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About #C9AAE9 Light Purple
#C9AAE9 is a light purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 170 green, and 233 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 270°, saturation of 59%, and lightness of 79%.
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 #C9AAE9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
270°
Hue
59%
Saturation
79%
Lightness
Light Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9AAE9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9AAE9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9AAE9 on White
Contrast Ratio2.02:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C9AAE9 on Black
Contrast Ratio10.41:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9AAE9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9AAE9 |
| RGB | rgb(201, 170, 233) |
| HSL | hsl(270, 59%, 79%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 170, 233 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 66.7%, 91.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 14%, 27%, 0%, 9% |
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