#997EAE
Muted Purple
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About #997EAE Muted Purple
#997EAE is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 153 red, 126 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 274°, saturation of 23%, and lightness of 59%.
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 #997EAE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
274°
Hue
23%
Saturation
59%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #997EAE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #997EAE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#997EAE on White
Contrast Ratio3.53:1
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Aa#997EAE on Black
Contrast Ratio5.95:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #997EAE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #997EAE |
| RGB | rgb(153, 126, 174) |
| HSL | hsl(274, 23%, 59%) |
| RGB Decimal | 153, 126, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 60.0%, 49.4%, 68.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 12%, 28%, 0%, 32% |
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