#856CAE
Muted Purple
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About #856CAE Muted Purple
#856CAE is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 133 red, 108 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 263°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 55%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
263°
Hue
29%
Saturation
55%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #856CAE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #856CAE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#856CAE on White
Contrast Ratio4.42:1
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Aa#856CAE on Black
Contrast Ratio4.75:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #856CAE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #856CAE |
| RGB | rgb(133, 108, 174) |
| HSL | hsl(263, 29%, 55%) |
| RGB Decimal | 133, 108, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 52.2%, 42.4%, 68.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 24%, 38%, 0%, 32% |
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