#8C599B
Muted Purple
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About #8C599B Muted Purple
#8C599B is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 140 red, 89 green, and 155 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 286°, saturation of 27%, and lightness of 48%.
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 #8C599B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
286°
Hue
27%
Saturation
48%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8C599B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8C599B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8C599B on White
Contrast Ratio5.23:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#8C599B on Black
Contrast Ratio4.02:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8C599B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8C599B |
| RGB | rgb(140, 89, 155) |
| HSL | hsl(286, 27%, 48%) |
| RGB Decimal | 140, 89, 155 |
| RGB Percent | 54.9%, 34.9%, 60.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 10%, 43%, 0%, 39% |
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