#9B8EBE
Muted Purple
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About #9B8EBE Muted Purple
#9B8EBE is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 155 red, 142 green, and 190 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 256°, saturation of 27%, and lightness of 65%.
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 #9B8EBE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
256°
Hue
27%
Saturation
65%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #9B8EBE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #9B8EBE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#9B8EBE on White
Contrast Ratio3:1
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Aa#9B8EBE on Black
Contrast Ratio7.01:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #9B8EBE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #9B8EBE |
| RGB | rgb(155, 142, 190) |
| HSL | hsl(256, 27%, 65%) |
| RGB Decimal | 155, 142, 190 |
| RGB Percent | 60.8%, 55.7%, 74.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 18%, 25%, 0%, 25% |
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