#8D36B5
Purple
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About #8D36B5 Purple
#8D36B5 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 141 red, 54 green, and 181 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 281°, saturation of 54%, 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 #8D36B5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
281°
Hue
54%
Saturation
46%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8D36B5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8D36B5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8D36B5 on White
Contrast Ratio6.31:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#8D36B5 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.33:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8D36B5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8D36B5 |
| RGB | rgb(141, 54, 181) |
| HSL | hsl(281, 54%, 46%) |
| RGB Decimal | 141, 54, 181 |
| RGB Percent | 55.3%, 21.2%, 71.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 22%, 70%, 0%, 29% |
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