Argyle Purple Color – #895c79: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Argyle knitting takes its name from the tartan of Clan Campbell of Argyll in western Scotland, and this muted plum-mauve would pass for the diamond on a grandfather’s sock. The Argyle Purple color code #895c79 mixes purple with plenty of gray, so it stays quiet even in big blocks.

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#895c79
Argyle Purple Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Argyle Purple:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #895c79 |
| RGB | rgb(137,92,121) |
| HSL | hsl(321,19.7%,44.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 33, 12, 46 |
| HSV | 321, 33, 54 |
| RGB % | 54, 36, 47 |
| XYZ | 17.6, 14.4, 19.9 |
| LAB | 44.7, 23.2, -8.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 33% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 5.43 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 3.87 (fails WCAG AA) |
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