#8A42BD
Purple
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About #8A42BD Purple
#8A42BD is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 138 red, 66 green, and 189 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 275°, saturation of 48%, and lightness of 50%.
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
275°
Hue
48%
Saturation
50%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8A42BD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8A42BD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8A42BD on White
Contrast Ratio5.84:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#8A42BD on Black
Contrast Ratio3.59:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8A42BD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8A42BD |
| RGB | rgb(138, 66, 189) |
| HSL | hsl(275, 48%, 50%) |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 66, 189 |
| RGB Percent | 54.1%, 25.9%, 74.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 27%, 65%, 0%, 26% |
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