Purpletone Color – #837f92: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Purpletone color hex code is #837f92, and it is composed of 51% red, 50% green and 57% blue.
Purpletone is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 13% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.88:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Purpletone color (#837f92) against dark backgrounds.

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Purpletone Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Purpletone, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #837f92 |
| RGB | rgb(131,127,146) |
| HSL | hsl(253,8%,53.5%) |
| CMYK | 10, 13, 0, 43 |
| HSV | 253, 13, 57 |
| RGB % | 51, 50, 57 |
| XYZ | 22.1, 22.1, 30.3 |
| LAB | 54.1, 5.2, -9.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 13% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.88 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.42 (passes WCAG AA) |









