#8E78A5
Muted Purple
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About #8E78A5 Muted Purple
#8E78A5 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 120 green, and 165 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 269°, saturation of 20%, and lightness of 56%.
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 #8E78A5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
269°
Hue
20%
Saturation
56%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E78A5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E78A5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E78A5 on White
Contrast Ratio3.9:1
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Aa#8E78A5 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.38:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E78A5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E78A5 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 120, 165) |
| HSL | hsl(269, 20%, 56%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 120, 165 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 47.1%, 64.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 14%, 27%, 0%, 35% |
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