#8979CB
Purple
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About #8979CB Purple
#8979CB is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 137 red, 121 green, and 203 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 252°, saturation of 44%, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
252°
Hue
44%
Saturation
64%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8979CB based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8979CB against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8979CB on White
Contrast Ratio3.71:1
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Aa#8979CB on Black
Contrast Ratio5.66:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8979CB across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8979CB |
| RGB | rgb(137, 121, 203) |
| HSL | hsl(252, 44%, 64%) |
| RGB Decimal | 137, 121, 203 |
| RGB Percent | 53.7%, 47.5%, 79.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 33%, 40%, 0%, 20% |
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