#8972E3
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #8972E3 Purple
#8972E3 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 114 green, and 227 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 252°, saturation of 67%, and lightness of 67%.
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 #8972E3 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
252°
Hue
67%
Saturation
67%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8972E3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8972E3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8972E3 on White
Contrast Ratio3.76:1
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Aa#8972E3 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.58:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8972E3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8972E3 |
| RGB | rgb(137, 114, 227) |
| HSL | hsl(252, 67%, 67%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 114, 227 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 44.7%, 89.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 40%, 50%, 0%, 11% |
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