#8A40A5
Purple
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About #8A40A5 Purple
#8A40A5 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 138 red, 64 green, and 165 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 284°, saturation of 44%, and lightness of 45%.
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
284°
Hue
44%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8A40A5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8A40A5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8A40A5 on White
Contrast Ratio6.25:1
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Aa#8A40A5 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.36:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8A40A5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8A40A5 |
| RGB | rgb(138, 64, 165) |
| HSL | hsl(284, 44%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 64, 165 |
| RGB Percent | 54.1%, 25.1%, 64.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 16%, 61%, 0%, 35% |
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