#8B22A5
Purple
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About #8B22A5 Purple
#8B22A5 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 139 red, 34 green, and 165 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 288°, saturation of 66%, and lightness of 39%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #8B22A5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
288°
Hue
66%
Saturation
39%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8B22A5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8B22A5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8B22A5 on White
Contrast Ratio7.32:1
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Aa#8B22A5 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.87:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8B22A5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B22A5 |
| RGB | rgb(139, 34, 165) |
| HSL | hsl(288, 66%, 39%) |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 34, 165 |
| RGB Percent | 54.5%, 13.3%, 64.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 16%, 79%, 0%, 35% |
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