Purpura Color – #8d8485: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Purpura color hex code is #8d8485, and it is composed of 55% red, 52% green and 52% blue.
Purpura is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 6% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.64:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Purpura color (#8d8485) against dark backgrounds.

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Purpura Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Purpura, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #8d8485 |
| RGB | rgb(141,132,133) |
| HSL | hsl(353,3.8%,53.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 6, 6, 45 |
| HSV | 353, 6, 55 |
| RGB % | 55, 52, 52 |
| XYZ | 23.5, 23.9, 25.6 |
| LAB | 56, 3.5, 0.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 6% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.64 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.77 (passes WCAG AA) |









