#8B5C9D
Muted Purple
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About #8B5C9D Muted Purple
#8B5C9D is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 139 red, 92 green, and 157 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 283°, saturation of 26%, and lightness of 49%.
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 #8B5C9D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
283°
Hue
26%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8B5C9D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8B5C9D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8B5C9D on White
Contrast Ratio5.1:1
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Aa#8B5C9D on Black
Contrast Ratio4.12:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8B5C9D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B5C9D |
| RGB | rgb(139, 92, 157) |
| HSL | hsl(283, 26%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 92, 157 |
| RGB Percent | 54.5%, 36.1%, 61.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 11%, 41%, 0%, 38% |
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