#856F8B
Muted Purple
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About #856F8B Muted Purple
#856F8B is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 133 red, 111 green, and 139 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 287°, saturation of 11%, and lightness of 49%.
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 #856F8B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
287°
Hue
11%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #856F8B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #856F8B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#856F8B on White
Contrast Ratio4.52:1
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Aa#856F8B on Black
Contrast Ratio4.64:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #856F8B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #856F8B |
| RGB | rgb(133, 111, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(287, 11%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 133, 111, 139 |
| RGB Percent | 52.2%, 43.5%, 54.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 4%, 20%, 0%, 45% |
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