#8956B3
Muted Purple
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About #8956B3 Muted Purple
#8956B3 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 86 green, and 179 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 273°, saturation of 38%, and lightness of 52%.
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 #8956B3 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
273°
Hue
38%
Saturation
52%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8956B3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8956B3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8956B3 on White
Contrast Ratio5.19:1
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Aa#8956B3 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.05:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8956B3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8956B3 |
| RGB | rgb(137, 86, 179) |
| HSL | hsl(273, 38%, 52%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 86, 179 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 33.7%, 70.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 23%, 52%, 0%, 30% |
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