#B59CBF
Muted Purple
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About #B59CBF Muted Purple
#B59CBF is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 181 red, 156 green, and 191 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 283°, saturation of 21%, and lightness of 68%.
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 #B59CBF in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
283°
Hue
21%
Saturation
68%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #B59CBF based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #B59CBF against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#B59CBF on White
Contrast Ratio2.48:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#B59CBF on Black
Contrast Ratio8.47:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #B59CBF across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #B59CBF |
| RGB | rgb(181, 156, 191) |
| HSL | hsl(283, 21%, 68%) |
| RGB Decimal | 181, 156, 191 |
| RGB Percent | 71.0%, 61.2%, 74.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 5%, 18%, 0%, 25% |
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