#8959E3
Purple
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HSL
About #8959E3 Purple
#8959E3 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 89 green, and 227 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 261°, saturation of 71%, and lightness of 62%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #8959E3 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
261°
Hue
71%
Saturation
62%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8959E3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8959E3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8959E3 on White
Contrast Ratio4.56:1
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Aa#8959E3 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.6:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8959E3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8959E3 |
| RGB | rgb(137, 89, 227) |
| HSL | hsl(261, 71%, 62%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 89, 227 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 34.9%, 89.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 40%, 61%, 0%, 11% |
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