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The hexadecimal color code #896E8C is a medium, desaturated shade of Purple (known as gray). In the RGB color model, #896E8C is comprised of 137 red, 110 green, and 140 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 294 degrees, a saturation of 12%, and a lightness of 49%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 446 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create desaturated Purple atmospheres. Designers searching for Purple color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #896E8C.