#8956A4
Muted Purple
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About #8956A4 Muted Purple
#8956A4 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 86 green, and 164 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 279°, saturation of 31%, and lightness of 49%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #8956A4 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
279°
Hue
31%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8956A4 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8956A4 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8956A4 on White
Contrast Ratio5.34:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#8956A4 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.93:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8956A4 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8956A4 |
| RGB | rgb(137, 86, 164) |
| HSL | hsl(279, 31%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 86, 164 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 33.7%, 64.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 16%, 48%, 0%, 36% |
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