#8956E1
Purple
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About #8956E1 Purple
#8956E1 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 86 green, and 225 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 262°, saturation of 70%, and lightness of 61%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
262°
Hue
70%
Saturation
61%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8956E1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8956E1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8956E1 on White
Contrast Ratio4.69:1
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Aa#8956E1 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.48:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8956E1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8956E1 |
| RGB | rgb(137, 86, 225) |
| HSL | hsl(262, 70%, 61%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 86, 225 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 33.7%, 88.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 39%, 62%, 0%, 12% |
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