#796996
Muted Purple
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About #796996 Muted Purple
#796996 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 121 red, 105 green, and 150 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 261°, saturation of 18%, and lightness of 50%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #796996 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
261°
Hue
18%
Saturation
50%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #796996 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #796996 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#796996 on White
Contrast Ratio4.91:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#796996 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.27:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #796996 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #796996 |
| RGB | rgb(121, 105, 150) |
| HSL | hsl(261, 18%, 50%) |
| RGB Decimal | 121, 105, 150 |
| RGB Percent | 47.5%, 41.2%, 58.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 19%, 30%, 0%, 41% |
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