#8B8AAD
Muted Blue
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About #8B8AAD Muted Blue
#8B8AAD is a muted blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 139 red, 138 green, and 173 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 242°, saturation of 18%, and lightness of 61%.
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 #8B8AAD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
242°
Hue
18%
Saturation
61%
Lightness
Muted Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8B8AAD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8B8AAD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8B8AAD on White
Contrast Ratio3.31:1
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Aa#8B8AAD on Black
Contrast Ratio6.34:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8B8AAD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B8AAD |
| RGB | rgb(139, 138, 173) |
| HSL | hsl(242, 18%, 61%) |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 138, 173 |
| RGB Percent | 54.5%, 54.1%, 67.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 20%, 20%, 0%, 32% |
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