Purple Mauve Color – #9a8891: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Purple Mauve color hex code is #9a8891, and it is composed of 60% red, 53% green and 57% blue.
Purple Mauve is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 12% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.33:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Purple Mauve color (#9a8891) against dark backgrounds.

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Purple Mauve Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Purple Mauve, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9a8891 |
| RGB | rgb(154,136,145) |
| HSL | hsl(330,8.2%,56.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 12, 6, 40 |
| HSV | 330, 12, 60 |
| RGB % | 60, 53, 57 |
| XYZ | 27.2, 26.5, 30.5 |
| LAB | 58.5, 8.3, -2.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 12% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.33 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.3 (passes WCAG AA) |
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