#8959B1
Muted Purple
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About #8959B1 Muted Purple
#8959B1 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 89 green, and 177 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 273°, saturation of 36%, 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 #8959B1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
273°
Hue
36%
Saturation
52%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8959B1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8959B1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8959B1 on White
Contrast Ratio5.09:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#8959B1 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.13:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8959B1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8959B1 |
| RGB | rgb(137, 89, 177) |
| HSL | hsl(273, 36%, 52%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 89, 177 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 34.9%, 69.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 23%, 50%, 0%, 31% |
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