#8C27BE
Purple
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About #8C27BE Purple
#8C27BE is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 140 red, 39 green, and 190 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 280°, saturation of 66%, and lightness of 45%.
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 #8C27BE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
280°
Hue
66%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8C27BE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8C27BE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8C27BE on White
Contrast Ratio6.67:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#8C27BE on Black
Contrast Ratio3.15:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8C27BE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8C27BE |
| RGB | rgb(140, 39, 190) |
| HSL | hsl(280, 66%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 140, 39, 190 |
| RGB Percent | 54.9%, 15.3%, 74.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 26%, 79%, 0%, 25% |
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