Middle Blue Purple Color – #8b72be: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Middle Blue Purple color hex code is #8b72be, and it is composed of 55% red, 45% green and 75% blue.
Middle Blue Purple is a light, muted, and cool color at 40% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Middle Blue Purple color (#8b72be) against dark backgrounds.

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Middle Blue Purple Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Middle Blue Purple, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8b72be |
| RGB | rgb(139,114,190) |
| HSL | hsl(260,36.9%,59.6%) |
| CMYK | 27, 40, 0, 25 |
| HSV | 260, 40, 75 |
| RGB % | 55, 45, 75 |
| XYZ | 26, 21.2, 51.4 |
| LAB | 53.2, 26.4, -36.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Purple |
| Saturation | 40% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.25 (passes WCAG AA) |
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