#C9B8E0
Light Purple
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About #C9B8E0 Light Purple
#C9B8E0 is a light purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 184 green, and 224 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 266°, saturation of 39%, and lightness of 80%.
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 #C9B8E0 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
266°
Hue
39%
Saturation
80%
Lightness
Light Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9B8E0 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9B8E0 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9B8E0 on White
Contrast Ratio1.84:1
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Aa#C9B8E0 on Black
Contrast Ratio11.42:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9B8E0 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9B8E0 |
| RGB | rgb(201, 184, 224) |
| HSL | hsl(266, 39%, 80%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 184, 224 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 72.2%, 87.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 10%, 18%, 0%, 12% |
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