#8B42C2
Purple
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About #8B42C2 Purple
#8B42C2 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 139 red, 66 green, and 194 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 274°, saturation of 51%, and lightness of 51%.
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 #8B42C2 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
274°
Hue
51%
Saturation
51%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8B42C2 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8B42C2 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8B42C2 on White
Contrast Ratio5.74:1
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Aa#8B42C2 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.66:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8B42C2 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B42C2 |
| RGB | rgb(139, 66, 194) |
| HSL | hsl(274, 51%, 51%) |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 66, 194 |
| RGB Percent | 54.5%, 25.9%, 76.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 28%, 66%, 0%, 24% |
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