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Running Number
9,137,551
HEX
#8B6D8F
RGB
139, 109, 143
HSL
293°,13%,49%
HSV
293°,24%,56%
CMYK
3%,24%,0%,44%
Brightness
48%
Type
Dark
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#8B6D8F sits at 293° on the color wheel, placing it in the magenta family of the neutral half of the spectrum. With 13% saturation and 49% lightness, it reads as a heavily muted, balanced tone — a quiet, restrained presence that recedes rather than competes. Its RGB mix of 139, 109, 143 produces a 4.68:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #8B6D8F is a clear variant of CSS gray — about 27 units away from #808080. Designers reach for magenta hues at this saturation when the brief calls for restraint and atmosphere, and at this lightness when they want a present, comfortable mid-canvas voice. On screen the balanced cast tends to pair best with either warm or cool accents depending on the surrounding palette.
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Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
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Table Row Highlight
Calendar Date
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