Information about Muted Purple color

#805B87 - Muted Purple color image

The history behind the Color Name Muted Purple

"Muted Purple" is a color that is a less vibrant and softer version of the color purple. The origin of the color name can be understood by breaking it down into its two parts.

The term "muted" refers to the process of reducing the intensity or brightness of a color. This can be achieved by adding a small amount of gray or black to the color, which results in a softer and more subdued hue.

The color purple has a long and rich history, with the name originating from the Greek word "porphura," which was used to describe a type of shellfish that was used to make a dye for clothing in ancient times. The color was associated with royalty and power, and was often reserved for the clothing and adornments of kings and queens.

In modern times, "Muted Purple" has become a popular color choice for a wide range of applications, including fashion, home decor, and graphic design. The soft and subtle tone of the color can create a calming and soothing effect, and is often used in settings where a more muted color palette is desired.

Basic facts about this digital color

HEX #805B87 color name is Muted Purple.

HEX color code #805B87 represent the color in hexadecimal format by combining three values – the amounts of Red, Green and Blue (RGB).

The RGB values of this color are 128, 91, 135 ( rgb(128, 91, 135) ). That means #805B87 color is composed of 50.2% of Red, 35.7% Green and 52.9% Blue.

Muted Purple color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

Muted Purple color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Muted Purple color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#805B87
  • RGB128, 91, 135
  • CMYK3, 17, 0, 47
  • HSL290°, 19%, 44%
  • HSV290°, 33%, 53%
  • HSB290°, 33%, 53%
  • HEX ID805B87
  • DECIMAL ID8412039
  • Name Length12
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Brightness FamilyModerate Brightness