#8B5EA6
Muted Purple
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About #8B5EA6 Muted Purple
#8B5EA6 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 139 red, 94 green, and 166 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 278°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 51%.
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 #8B5EA6 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
278°
Hue
29%
Saturation
51%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8B5EA6 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8B5EA6 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8B5EA6 on White
Contrast Ratio4.94:1
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Aa#8B5EA6 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.25:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8B5EA6 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B5EA6 |
| RGB | rgb(139, 94, 166) |
| HSL | hsl(278, 29%, 51%) |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 94, 166 |
| RGB Percent | 54.5%, 36.9%, 65.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 16%, 43%, 0%, 35% |
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