#8A37B3
Purple
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HSL
About #8A37B3 Purple
#8A37B3 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 138 red, 55 green, and 179 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 280°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 46%.
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 #8A37B3 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
280°
Hue
53%
Saturation
46%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8A37B3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8A37B3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8A37B3 on White
Contrast Ratio6.41:1
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Aa#8A37B3 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.28:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8A37B3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8A37B3 |
| RGB | rgb(138, 55, 179) |
| HSL | hsl(280, 53%, 46%) |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 55, 179 |
| RGB Percent | 54.1%, 21.6%, 70.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 23%, 69%, 0%, 30% |
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