Persian Violet Color – #8c8eb2: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Persian Violet color hex code is #8c8eb2, and it is composed of 55% red, 56% green and 70% blue.
Persian Violet is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 21% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.17:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Persian Violet color (#8c8eb2) against dark backgrounds.

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Persian Violet Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Persian Violet, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8c8eb2 |
| RGB | rgb(140,142,178) |
| HSL | hsl(237,19.8%,62.4%) |
| CMYK | 21, 20, 0, 30 |
| HSV | 237, 21, 70 |
| RGB % | 55, 56, 70 |
| XYZ | 28.5, 28.1, 46 |
| LAB | 60, 7.2, -19.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 21% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.17 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.63 (passes WCAG AA) |
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