lightslategray

#8978A5

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB137, 120, 165
CMYK17, 27, 0, 35
HSL263°, 20%, 56%
LAB53, 14, -22
Closest Library Match
slate-50090% Match

Readability

3.96On WhiteFAIL
5.29On BlackPASS AA

For optimal readability, use Black text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #8978A5

The hexadecimal color code #8978A5 is a medium, desaturated shade of Purple (known as lightslategray). In the RGB color model, #8978A5 is comprised of 137 red, 120 green, and 165 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 263 degrees, a saturation of 20%, and a lightness of 56%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 467 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 #8978A5.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind