#8517A1
Purple
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HSL
About #8517A1 Purple
#8517A1 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 133 red, 23 green, and 161 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 288°, saturation of 75%, and lightness of 36%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #8517A1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
288°
Hue
75%
Saturation
36%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8517A1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8517A1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8517A1 on White
Contrast Ratio7.97:1
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Aa#8517A1 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.63:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8517A1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8517A1 |
| RGB | rgb(133, 23, 161) |
| HSL | hsl(288, 75%, 36%) |
| RGB Decimal | 133, 23, 161 |
| RGB Percent | 52.2%, 9.0%, 63.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 17%, 86%, 0%, 37% |
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