#8E55A5
Muted Purple
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About #8E55A5 Muted Purple
#8E55A5 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 85 green, and 165 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 283°, saturation of 32%, 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
Use #8E55A5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
283°
Hue
32%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E55A5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E55A5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E55A5 on White
Contrast Ratio5.26:1
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Aa#8E55A5 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.99:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E55A5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E55A5 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 85, 165) |
| HSL | hsl(283, 32%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 85, 165 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 33.3%, 64.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 14%, 48%, 0%, 35% |
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