#8B47B3
Purple
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HSL
About #8B47B3 Purple
#8B47B3 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 139 red, 71 green, and 179 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 278°, saturation of 43%, and lightness of 49%.
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 #8B47B3 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
278°
Hue
43%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8B47B3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8B47B3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8B47B3 on White
Contrast Ratio5.75:1
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Aa#8B47B3 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.65:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8B47B3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B47B3 |
| RGB | rgb(139, 71, 179) |
| HSL | hsl(278, 43%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 71, 179 |
| RGB Percent | 54.5%, 27.8%, 70.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 22%, 60%, 0%, 30% |
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