#856AA0
Muted Purple
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About #856AA0 Muted Purple
#856AA0 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 133 red, 106 green, and 160 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 270°, saturation of 22%, and lightness of 52%.
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 #856AA0 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
270°
Hue
22%
Saturation
52%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #856AA0 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #856AA0 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#856AA0 on White
Contrast Ratio4.6:1
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Aa#856AA0 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.57:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #856AA0 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #856AA0 |
| RGB | rgb(133, 106, 160) |
| HSL | hsl(270, 22%, 52%) |
| RGB Decimal | 133, 106, 160 |
| RGB Percent | 52.2%, 41.6%, 62.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 17%, 34%, 0%, 37% |
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