Dark Lavender Color – #856798: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dark Lavender color hex code is #856798, and it is composed of 52% red, 40% green and 60% blue.
Dark Lavender is a dark, muted, and cool color at 32% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.78:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dark Lavender color (#856798) against light backgrounds.

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Dark Lavender Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dark Lavender, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #856798 |
| RGB | rgb(133,103,152) |
| HSL | hsl(277,19.2%,50%) |
| CMYK | 13, 32, 0, 40 |
| HSV | 277, 32, 60 |
| RGB % | 52, 40, 60 |
| XYZ | 20.2, 17, 31.9 |
| LAB | 48.3, 21.4, -22 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Purple |
| Saturation | 32% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.78 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.39 (fails WCAG AA) |
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