#8A51A9
Muted Purple
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About #8A51A9 Muted Purple
#8A51A9 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 138 red, 81 green, and 169 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 279°, saturation of 35%, 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 #8A51A9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
279°
Hue
35%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8A51A9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8A51A9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8A51A9 on White
Contrast Ratio5.48:1
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Aa#8A51A9 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.83:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8A51A9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8A51A9 |
| RGB | rgb(138, 81, 169) |
| HSL | hsl(279, 35%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 81, 169 |
| RGB Percent | 54.1%, 31.8%, 66.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 18%, 52%, 0%, 34% |
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