#8E24A8
Purple
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About #8E24A8 Purple
#8E24A8 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 36 green, and 168 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 288°, saturation of 65%, 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 #8E24A8 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
288°
Hue
65%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E24A8 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E24A8 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E24A8 on White
Contrast Ratio7.08:1
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Aa#8E24A8 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.97:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E24A8 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E24A8 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 36, 168) |
| HSL | hsl(288, 65%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 36, 168 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 14.1%, 65.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 15%, 79%, 0%, 34% |
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