#8A27A0
Purple
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About #8A27A0 Purple
#8A27A0 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 138 red, 39 green, and 160 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 289°, saturation of 61%, and lightness of 39%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
289°
Hue
61%
Saturation
39%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8A27A0 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8A27A0 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8A27A0 on White
Contrast Ratio7.3:1
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Aa#8A27A0 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.88:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8A27A0 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8A27A0 |
| RGB | rgb(138, 39, 160) |
| HSL | hsl(289, 61%, 39%) |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 39, 160 |
| RGB Percent | 54.1%, 15.3%, 62.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 14%, 76%, 0%, 37% |
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