#8B55AA
Muted Purple
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About #8B55AA Muted Purple
#8B55AA is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 139 red, 85 green, and 170 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 278°, saturation of 33%, and lightness of 50%.
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 #8B55AA in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
278°
Hue
33%
Saturation
50%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8B55AA based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8B55AA against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8B55AA on White
Contrast Ratio5.28:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#8B55AA on Black
Contrast Ratio3.98:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8B55AA across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B55AA |
| RGB | rgb(139, 85, 170) |
| HSL | hsl(278, 33%, 50%) |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 85, 170 |
| RGB Percent | 54.5%, 33.3%, 66.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 18%, 50%, 0%, 33% |
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