#8B5397
Muted Purple
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About #8B5397 Muted Purple
#8B5397 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 139 red, 83 green, and 151 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 289°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 46%.
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 #8B5397 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
289°
Hue
29%
Saturation
46%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8B5397 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8B5397 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8B5397 on White
Contrast Ratio5.55:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#8B5397 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.78:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8B5397 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B5397 |
| RGB | rgb(139, 83, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(289, 29%, 46%) |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 83, 151 |
| RGB Percent | 54.5%, 32.5%, 59.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 8%, 45%, 0%, 41% |
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