#8B17B5
Purple
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About #8B17B5 Purple
#8B17B5 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 139 red, 23 green, and 181 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 284°, saturation of 77%, and lightness of 40%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #8B17B5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
284°
Hue
77%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8B17B5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8B17B5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8B17B5 on White
Contrast Ratio7.27:1
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Aa#8B17B5 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.89:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8B17B5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B17B5 |
| RGB | rgb(139, 23, 181) |
| HSL | hsl(284, 77%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 23, 181 |
| RGB Percent | 54.5%, 9.0%, 71.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 23%, 87%, 0%, 29% |
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