#8978CE
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #8978CE Purple
#8978CE is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 120 green, and 206 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 252°, saturation of 47%, and lightness of 64%.
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 #8978CE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
252°
Hue
47%
Saturation
64%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8978CE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8978CE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8978CE on White
Contrast Ratio3.72:1
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Aa#8978CE on Black
Contrast Ratio5.64:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8978CE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8978CE |
| RGB | rgb(137, 120, 206) |
| HSL | hsl(252, 47%, 64%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 120, 206 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 47.1%, 80.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 33%, 42%, 0%, 19% |
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