#8A42A9
Purple
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HSL
About #8A42A9 Purple
#8A42A9 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 138 red, 66 green, and 169 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 282°, saturation of 44%, 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 #8A42A9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
282°
Hue
44%
Saturation
46%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8A42A9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8A42A9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8A42A9 on White
Contrast Ratio6.12:1
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Aa#8A42A9 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.43:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8A42A9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8A42A9 |
| RGB | rgb(138, 66, 169) |
| HSL | hsl(282, 44%, 46%) |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 66, 169 |
| RGB Percent | 54.1%, 25.9%, 66.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 18%, 61%, 0%, 34% |
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