#8E78A1
Muted Purple
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About #8E78A1 Muted Purple
#8E78A1 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 120 green, and 161 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 272°, saturation of 18%, and lightness of 55%.
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 #8E78A1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
272°
Hue
18%
Saturation
55%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E78A1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E78A1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E78A1 on White
Contrast Ratio3.92:1
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Aa#8E78A1 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.35:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E78A1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E78A1 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 120, 161) |
| HSL | hsl(272, 18%, 55%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 120, 161 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 47.1%, 63.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 12%, 25%, 0%, 37% |
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