#8B51E1
Purple
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About #8B51E1 Purple
#8B51E1 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 139 red, 81 green, and 225 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 264°, saturation of 71%, and lightness of 60%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #8B51E1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
264°
Hue
71%
Saturation
60%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8B51E1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8B51E1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8B51E1 on White
Contrast Ratio4.81:1
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Aa#8B51E1 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.36:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8B51E1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B51E1 |
| RGB | rgb(139, 81, 225) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 71%, 60%) |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 81, 225 |
| RGB Percent | 54.5%, 31.8%, 88.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 38%, 64%, 0%, 12% |
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