#8E4EAE
Muted Purple
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About #8E4EAE Muted Purple
#8E4EAE is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 78 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 280°, saturation of 38%, and lightness of 49%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
280°
Hue
38%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E4EAE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E4EAE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E4EAE on White
Contrast Ratio5.45:1
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Aa#8E4EAE on Black
Contrast Ratio3.85:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E4EAE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E4EAE |
| RGB | rgb(142, 78, 174) |
| HSL | hsl(280, 38%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 78, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 30.6%, 68.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 18%, 55%, 0%, 32% |
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