#8A79B4
Muted Purple
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About #8A79B4 Muted Purple
#8A79B4 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 138 red, 121 green, and 180 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 257°, 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 #8A79B4 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
257°
Hue
28%
Saturation
59%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8A79B4 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8A79B4 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8A79B4 on White
Contrast Ratio3.84:1
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Aa#8A79B4 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.47:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8A79B4 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8A79B4 |
| RGB | rgb(138, 121, 180) |
| HSL | hsl(257, 28%, 59%) |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 121, 180 |
| RGB Percent | 54.1%, 47.5%, 70.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 23%, 33%, 0%, 29% |
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