#8979BE
Muted Purple
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About #8979BE Muted Purple
#8979BE is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 121 green, and 190 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 254°, saturation of 35%, and lightness of 61%.
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 #8979BE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
254°
Hue
35%
Saturation
61%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8979BE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8979BE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8979BE on White
Contrast Ratio3.79:1
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Aa#8979BE on Black
Contrast Ratio5.54:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8979BE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8979BE |
| RGB | rgb(137, 121, 190) |
| HSL | hsl(254, 35%, 61%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 121, 190 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 47.5%, 74.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 28%, 36%, 0%, 25% |
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