#998FAE
Muted Purple
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About #998FAE Muted Purple
#998FAE is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 153 red, 143 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 259°, saturation of 16%, and lightness of 62%.
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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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
259°
Hue
16%
Saturation
62%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #998FAE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #998FAE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#998FAE on White
Contrast Ratio3.05:1
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Aa#998FAE on Black
Contrast Ratio6.89:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #998FAE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #998FAE |
| RGB | rgb(153, 143, 174) |
| HSL | hsl(259, 16%, 62%) |
| RGB Decimal | 153, 143, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 60.0%, 56.1%, 68.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 12%, 18%, 0%, 32% |
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