#8A42AE
Purple
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About #8A42AE Purple
#8A42AE is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 138 red, 66 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 280°, saturation of 45%, and lightness of 47%.
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 #8A42AE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
280°
Hue
45%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8A42AE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8A42AE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8A42AE on White
Contrast Ratio6.05:1
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Aa#8A42AE on Black
Contrast Ratio3.47:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8A42AE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8A42AE |
| RGB | rgb(138, 66, 174) |
| HSL | hsl(280, 45%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 66, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 54.1%, 25.9%, 68.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 21%, 62%, 0%, 32% |
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