#8E79A0
Muted Purple
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About #8E79A0 Muted Purple
#8E79A0 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 121 green, and 160 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 272°, saturation of 17%, 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 #8E79A0 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
272°
Hue
17%
Saturation
55%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E79A0 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E79A0 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E79A0 on White
Contrast Ratio3.89:1
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Aa#8E79A0 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.39:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E79A0 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E79A0 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 121, 160) |
| HSL | hsl(272, 17%, 55%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 121, 160 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 47.5%, 62.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 11%, 24%, 0%, 37% |
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