#956BAE
Muted Purple
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About #956BAE Muted Purple
#956BAE is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 149 red, 107 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 278°, saturation of 29%, 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 #956BAE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
278°
Hue
29%
Saturation
55%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #956BAE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #956BAE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#956BAE on White
Contrast Ratio4.21:1
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Aa#956BAE on Black
Contrast Ratio4.99:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #956BAE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #956BAE |
| RGB | rgb(149, 107, 174) |
| HSL | hsl(278, 29%, 55%) |
| RGB Decimal | 149, 107, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 58.4%, 42.0%, 68.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 14%, 39%, 0%, 32% |
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