#856B9E
Muted Purple
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About #856B9E Muted Purple
#856B9E is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 133 red, 107 green, and 158 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 271°, saturation of 21%, 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 #856B9E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
271°
Hue
21%
Saturation
52%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #856B9E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #856B9E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#856B9E on White
Contrast Ratio4.57:1
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Aa#856B9E on Black
Contrast Ratio4.59:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #856B9E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #856B9E |
| RGB | rgb(133, 107, 158) |
| HSL | hsl(271, 21%, 52%) |
| RGB Decimal | 133, 107, 158 |
| RGB Percent | 52.2%, 42.0%, 62.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 16%, 32%, 0%, 38% |
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