Purple Gentian Color – #8397d0: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Purple Gentian color hex code is #8397d0, and it is composed of 51% red, 59% green and 82% blue.
Purple Gentian is a light, muted, and cool color at 37% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.88:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Purple Gentian color (#8397d0) against dark backgrounds.

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Purple Gentian Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Purple Gentian, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8397d0 |
| RGB | rgb(131,151,208) |
| HSL | hsl(224,45%,66.5%) |
| CMYK | 37, 27, 0, 18 |
| HSV | 224, 37, 82 |
| RGB % | 51, 59, 82 |
| XYZ | 31.8, 31.5, 64.1 |
| LAB | 62.9, 6.9, -31.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 37% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.88 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.3 (passes WCAG AA) |
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