#8E79A4
Muted Purple
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About #8E79A4 Muted Purple
#8E79A4 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 121 green, and 164 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 269°, saturation of 19%, 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 #8E79A4 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
269°
Hue
19%
Saturation
56%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E79A4 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E79A4 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E79A4 on White
Contrast Ratio3.87:1
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Aa#8E79A4 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.42:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E79A4 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E79A4 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 121, 164) |
| HSL | hsl(269, 19%, 56%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 121, 164 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 47.5%, 64.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 13%, 26%, 0%, 36% |
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