#856991
Muted Purple
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About #856991 Muted Purple
#856991 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 133 red, 105 green, and 145 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 282°, saturation of 16%, and lightness of 49%.
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 #856991 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
282°
Hue
16%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #856991 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #856991 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#856991 on White
Contrast Ratio4.74:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#856991 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.43:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #856991 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #856991 |
| RGB | rgb(133, 105, 145) |
| HSL | hsl(282, 16%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 133, 105, 145 |
| RGB Percent | 52.2%, 41.2%, 56.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 8%, 28%, 0%, 43% |
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