#8979B4
Muted Purple
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About #8979B4 Muted Purple
#8979B4 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 121 green, and 180 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 256°, saturation of 28%, and lightness of 59%.
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 #8979B4 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
256°
Hue
28%
Saturation
59%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8979B4 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8979B4 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8979B4 on White
Contrast Ratio3.85:1
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Aa#8979B4 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.46:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8979B4 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8979B4 |
| RGB | rgb(137, 121, 180) |
| HSL | hsl(256, 28%, 59%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 121, 180 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 47.5%, 70.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 24%, 33%, 0%, 29% |
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