#8E79A9
Muted Purple
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About #8E79A9 Muted Purple
#8E79A9 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 121 green, and 169 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 266°, saturation of 22%, and lightness of 57%.
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 #8E79A9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
266°
Hue
22%
Saturation
57%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E79A9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E79A9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E79A9 on White
Contrast Ratio3.85:1
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Aa#8E79A9 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.46:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E79A9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E79A9 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 121, 169) |
| HSL | hsl(266, 22%, 57%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 121, 169 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 47.5%, 66.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 16%, 28%, 0%, 34% |
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