#8948B1
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #8948B1 Purple
#8948B1 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 72 green, and 177 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 277°, saturation of 42%, and lightness of 49%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #8948B1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
277°
Hue
42%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8948B1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8948B1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8948B1 on White
Contrast Ratio5.79:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#8948B1 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.63:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8948B1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8948B1 |
| RGB | rgb(137, 72, 177) |
| HSL | hsl(277, 42%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 72, 177 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 28.2%, 69.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 23%, 59%, 0%, 31% |
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