#842AA2
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #842AA2 Purple
#842AA2 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 132 red, 42 green, and 162 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 285°, saturation of 59%, and lightness of 40%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #842AA2 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
285°
Hue
59%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #842AA2 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #842AA2 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#842AA2 on White
Contrast Ratio7.41:1
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Aa#842AA2 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.83:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #842AA2 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #842AA2 |
| RGB | rgb(132, 42, 162) |
| HSL | hsl(285, 59%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 132, 42, 162 |
| RGB Percent | 51.8%, 16.5%, 63.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 19%, 74%, 0%, 36% |
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