#8956B8
Purple
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HSL
About #8956B8 Purple
#8956B8 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 86 green, and 184 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 271°, saturation of 41%, and lightness of 53%.
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 #8956B8 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
271°
Hue
41%
Saturation
53%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8956B8 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8956B8 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8956B8 on White
Contrast Ratio5.14:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#8956B8 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.09:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8956B8 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8956B8 |
| RGB | rgb(137, 86, 184) |
| HSL | hsl(271, 41%, 53%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 86, 184 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 33.7%, 72.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 26%, 53%, 0%, 28% |
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