#8A79D8
Purple
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HSL
About #8A79D8 Purple
#8A79D8 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 138 red, 121 green, and 216 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 251°, saturation of 55%, and lightness of 66%.
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 #8A79D8 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
251°
Hue
55%
Saturation
66%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8A79D8 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8A79D8 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8A79D8 on White
Contrast Ratio3.62:1
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Aa#8A79D8 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.81:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8A79D8 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8A79D8 |
| RGB | rgb(138, 121, 216) |
| HSL | hsl(251, 55%, 66%) |
| RGB Decimal | 138, 121, 216 |
| RGB Percent | 54.1%, 47.5%, 84.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 36%, 44%, 0%, 15% |
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