#8A42B6
Purple
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About #8A42B6 Purple
#8A42B6 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 138 red, 66 green, and 182 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 277°, saturation of 47%, and lightness of 49%.
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
277°
Hue
47%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8A42B6 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8A42B6 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8A42B6 on White
Contrast Ratio5.94:1
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Aa#8A42B6 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.54:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8A42B6 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8A42B6 |
| RGB | rgb(138, 66, 182) |
| HSL | hsl(277, 47%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 66, 182 |
| RGB Percent | 54.1%, 25.9%, 71.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 24%, 64%, 0%, 29% |
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