#856B94
Muted Purple
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About #856B94 Muted Purple
#856B94 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 133 red, 107 green, and 148 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 278°, saturation of 16%, 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 #856B94 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
278°
Hue
16%
Saturation
50%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #856B94 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #856B94 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#856B94 on White
Contrast Ratio4.64:1
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Aa#856B94 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.53:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #856B94 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #856B94 |
| RGB | rgb(133, 107, 148) |
| HSL | hsl(278, 16%, 50%) |
| RGB Decimal | 133, 107, 148 |
| RGB Percent | 52.2%, 42.0%, 58.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 10%, 28%, 0%, 42% |
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