#8C46A5
Purple
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HSL
About #8C46A5 Purple
#8C46A5 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 140 red, 70 green, and 165 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 284°, saturation of 40%, 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 #8C46A5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
284°
Hue
40%
Saturation
46%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8C46A5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8C46A5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8C46A5 on White
Contrast Ratio5.94:1
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Aa#8C46A5 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.53:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8C46A5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8C46A5 |
| RGB | rgb(140, 70, 165) |
| HSL | hsl(284, 40%, 46%) |
| RGB Decimal | 140, 70, 165 |
| RGB Percent | 54.9%, 27.5%, 64.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 15%, 58%, 0%, 35% |
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