#856E91
Muted Purple
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About #856E91 Muted Purple
#856E91 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 133 red, 110 green, and 145 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 279°, saturation of 14%, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
279°
Hue
14%
Saturation
50%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #856E91 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #856E91 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#856E91 on White
Contrast Ratio4.53:1
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Aa#856E91 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.64:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #856E91 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #856E91 |
| RGB | rgb(133, 110, 145) |
| HSL | hsl(279, 14%, 50%) |
| RGB Decimal | 133, 110, 145 |
| RGB Percent | 52.2%, 43.1%, 56.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 8%, 24%, 0%, 43% |
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