#8C37B3
Purple
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HSL
About #8C37B3 Purple
#8C37B3 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 140 red, 55 green, and 179 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 281°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 46%.
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 #8C37B3 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
281°
Hue
53%
Saturation
46%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8C37B3 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8C37B3 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8C37B3 on White
Contrast Ratio6.34:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#8C37B3 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.31:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8C37B3 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8C37B3 |
| RGB | rgb(140, 55, 179) |
| HSL | hsl(281, 53%, 46%) |
| RGB Decimal | 140, 55, 179 |
| RGB Percent | 54.9%, 21.6%, 70.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 22%, 69%, 0%, 30% |
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