#8C23A9
Purple
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About #8C23A9 Purple
#8C23A9 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 140 red, 35 green, and 169 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 287°, saturation of 66%, and lightness of 40%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #8C23A9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
287°
Hue
66%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8C23A9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8C23A9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8C23A9 on White
Contrast Ratio7.17:1
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Aa#8C23A9 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.93:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8C23A9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8C23A9 |
| RGB | rgb(140, 35, 169) |
| HSL | hsl(287, 66%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 140, 35, 169 |
| RGB Percent | 54.9%, 13.7%, 66.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 17%, 79%, 0%, 34% |
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