#C9B9E9
Light Purple
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About #C9B9E9 Light Purple
#C9B9E9 is a light purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 185 green, and 233 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 260°, saturation of 52%, and lightness of 82%.
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 #C9B9E9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
260°
Hue
52%
Saturation
82%
Lightness
Light Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9B9E9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9B9E9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9B9E9 on White
Contrast Ratio1.81:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C9B9E9 on Black
Contrast Ratio11.6:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9B9E9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9B9E9 |
| RGB | rgb(201, 185, 233) |
| HSL | hsl(260, 52%, 82%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 185, 233 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 72.5%, 91.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 14%, 21%, 0%, 9% |
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