#8B5EDE
Purple
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About #8B5EDE Purple
#8B5EDE is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 139 red, 94 green, and 222 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 261°, saturation of 66%, and lightness of 62%.
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 #8B5EDE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
261°
Hue
66%
Saturation
62%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8B5EDE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8B5EDE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8B5EDE on White
Contrast Ratio4.42:1
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Aa#8B5EDE on Black
Contrast Ratio4.75:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8B5EDE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8B5EDE |
| RGB | rgb(139, 94, 222) |
| HSL | hsl(261, 66%, 62%) |
| RGB Decimal | 139, 94, 222 |
| RGB Percent | 54.5%, 36.9%, 87.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 37%, 58%, 0%, 13% |
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