Information about Muted Purple color
The history behind the Color Name Muted Purple
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
#805B87 is a calm, restrained electric magenta that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Dusty Purple (#825F87). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chinese Violet (#856088) and Viola Purple (#7E587E).
In RGB terms — rgb(128, 91, 135) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #805B87 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.8:1. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Muted Purple" in the Register.
Muted Purple color variations
View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.
Muted Purple color tints
Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Muted Purple color shades
Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Muted Purple color tones
Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Muted Purple color hues
A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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.
Split complementary
Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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.
Triadic
Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
Tetradic
Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
Square
Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.
Alternatives to Muted Purple color
View adjacent and very similar colors.
Nearest named colors to Muted Purple
The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.
#825F87
#856088
#7E587E
#86608E
#856684
#8D608C
#895B7B
#7A687F
#915C83
#8D4E85
#766980
#786A7F
Muted Purple color backgrounds & wallpapers
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Conversions between color systems and etc.
- HEX#805B87
- RGB128, 91, 135
- CMYK3, 17, 0, 47
- CSSrgb(128, 91, 135)
- HSL290°, 19%, 44%
- HSL Precise290.455°, 19.469%, 44.314%
- HSV290°, 33%, 53%
- HSB290°, 33%, 53%
- Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.502
- Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.357
- Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.529
- GLSLvec3(0.502, 0.357, 0.529)
- GLSL with alphavec4(0.502, 0.357, 0.529, 1.000)
- HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.502, 0.357, 0.529)
- Percentage of Red in RGB50.2%
- Percentage of Green in RGB35.7%
- Percentage of Blue in RGB52.9%
- Color FamilyMagenta
- Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
- Lightness FamilyLight
- HEX ID805B87
- DECIMAL ID8412039
- Name Length12
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- Counting from2025-01-01
