#856CA3
Muted Purple
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About #856CA3 Muted Purple
#856CA3 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 133 red, 108 green, and 163 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 267°, saturation of 23%, and lightness of 53%.
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 #856CA3 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
267°
Hue
23%
Saturation
53%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #856CA3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #856CA3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#856CA3 on White
Contrast Ratio4.5:1
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Aa#856CA3 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.67:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #856CA3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #856CA3 |
| RGB | rgb(133, 108, 163) |
| HSL | hsl(267, 23%, 53%) |
| RGB Decimal | 133, 108, 163 |
| RGB Percent | 52.2%, 42.4%, 63.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 18%, 34%, 0%, 36% |
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