#4B3979
Muted Purple
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About #4B3979 Muted Purple
#4B3979 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 75 red, 57 green, and 121 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 257°, saturation of 36%, and lightness of 35%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #4B3979 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
257°
Hue
36%
Saturation
35%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #4B3979 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #4B3979 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#4B3979 on White
Contrast Ratio9.72:1
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Aa#4B3979 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.16:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #4B3979 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #4B3979 |
| RGB | rgb(75, 57, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(257, 36%, 35%) |
| RGB Decimal | 75, 57, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 29.4%, 22.4%, 47.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 38%, 53%, 0%, 53% |
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