#8956CD
Purple
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About #8956CD Purple
#8956CD is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 86 green, and 205 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 266°, saturation of 54%, and lightness of 57%.
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 #8956CD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
266°
Hue
54%
Saturation
57%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8956CD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8956CD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8956CD on White
Contrast Ratio4.91:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#8956CD on Black
Contrast Ratio4.28:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8956CD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8956CD |
| RGB | rgb(137, 86, 205) |
| HSL | hsl(266, 54%, 57%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 86, 205 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 33.7%, 80.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 33%, 58%, 0%, 20% |
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