#8B56B3
Muted Purple
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About #8B56B3 Muted Purple
#8B56B3 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 139 red, 86 green, and 179 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 274°, saturation of 38%, and lightness of 52%.
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 & Gradients
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Color Properties
274°
Hue
38%
Saturation
52%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8B56B3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8B56B3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8B56B3 on White
Contrast Ratio5.15:1
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Aa#8B56B3 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.08:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8B56B3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B56B3 |
| RGB | rgb(139, 86, 179) |
| HSL | hsl(274, 38%, 52%) |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 86, 179 |
| RGB Percent | 54.5%, 33.7%, 70.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 22%, 52%, 0%, 30% |
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