Smoky Mauve Color – #998ba5: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Smoky Mauve color hex code is #998ba5, and it is composed of 60% red, 55% green and 65% blue.
Smoky Mauve is a light, dull, desaturated, and cool color at 16% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Smoky Mauve color (#998ba5) against dark backgrounds.

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Smoky Mauve Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Smoky Mauve, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #998ba5 |
| RGB | rgb(153,139,165) |
| HSL | hsl(272,12.6%,59.6%) |
| CMYK | 7, 16, 0, 35 |
| HSV | 272, 16, 65 |
| RGB % | 60, 55, 65 |
| XYZ | 29.2, 28, 39.5 |
| LAB | 59.9, 10.3, -11.8 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Purple |
| Saturation | 16% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.19 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.59 (passes WCAG AA) |
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