Paisley Purple Color – #8b79b1: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Paisley Purple color hex code is #8b79b1, and it is composed of 55% red, 47% green and 69% blue.
Paisley Purple is a light, muted, and cool color at 32% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.84:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Paisley Purple color (#8b79b1) against dark backgrounds.

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Paisley Purple Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Paisley Purple, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8b79b1 |
| RGB | rgb(139,121,177) |
| HSL | hsl(259,26.4%,58.4%) |
| CMYK | 21, 32, 0, 31 |
| HSV | 259, 32, 69 |
| RGB % | 55, 47, 69 |
| XYZ | 25.4, 22.3, 44.6 |
| LAB | 54.3, 18.9, -27.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 32% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.84 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.47 (passes WCAG AA) |
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