#8B51B8
Purple
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About #8B51B8 Purple
#8B51B8 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 139 red, 81 green, and 184 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 274°, saturation of 42%, and lightness of 52%.
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 #8B51B8 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
274°
Hue
42%
Saturation
52%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8B51B8 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8B51B8 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8B51B8 on White
Contrast Ratio5.29:1
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Aa#8B51B8 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.97:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8B51B8 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B51B8 |
| RGB | rgb(139, 81, 184) |
| HSL | hsl(274, 42%, 52%) |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 81, 184 |
| RGB Percent | 54.5%, 31.8%, 72.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 24%, 56%, 0%, 28% |
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