#986FAE
Muted Purple
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About #986FAE Muted Purple
#986FAE is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 152 red, 111 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 279°, saturation of 28%, 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 & Gradients
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Color Properties
279°
Hue
28%
Saturation
56%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #986FAE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #986FAE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#986FAE on White
Contrast Ratio4.02:1
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Aa#986FAE on Black
Contrast Ratio5.22:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #986FAE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #986FAE |
| RGB | rgb(152, 111, 174) |
| HSL | hsl(279, 28%, 56%) |
| RGB Decimal | 152, 111, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 59.6%, 43.5%, 68.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 13%, 36%, 0%, 32% |
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