#A179B4
Muted Purple
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About #A179B4 Muted Purple
#A179B4 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 161 red, 121 green, and 180 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 281°, saturation of 28%, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
281°
Hue
28%
Saturation
59%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #A179B4 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #A179B4 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#A179B4 on White
Contrast Ratio3.55:1
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Aa#A179B4 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.91:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #A179B4 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #A179B4 |
| RGB | rgb(161, 121, 180) |
| HSL | hsl(281, 28%, 59%) |
| RGB Decimal | 161, 121, 180 |
| RGB Percent | 63.1%, 47.5%, 70.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 11%, 33%, 0%, 29% |
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