#8B6699
Muted Purple
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About #8B6699 Muted Purple
#8B6699 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 139 red, 102 green, and 153 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 284°, saturation of 20%, and lightness of 50%.
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 #8B6699 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
284°
Hue
20%
Saturation
50%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8B6699 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8B6699 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8B6699 on White
Contrast Ratio4.71:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#8B6699 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.46:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8B6699 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B6699 |
| RGB | rgb(139, 102, 153) |
| HSL | hsl(284, 20%, 50%) |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 102, 153 |
| RGB Percent | 54.5%, 40.0%, 60.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 9%, 33%, 0%, 40% |
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