#C9BCE6
Light Purple
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About #C9BCE6 Light Purple
#C9BCE6 is a light purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 188 green, and 230 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 259°, saturation of 46%, 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 #C9BCE6 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
259°
Hue
46%
Saturation
82%
Lightness
Light Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9BCE6 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9BCE6 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9BCE6 on White
Contrast Ratio1.78:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C9BCE6 on Black
Contrast Ratio11.82:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9BCE6 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9BCE6 |
| RGB | rgb(201, 188, 230) |
| HSL | hsl(259, 46%, 82%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 188, 230 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 73.7%, 90.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 13%, 18%, 0%, 10% |
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