#8E26D9
Purple
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About #8E26D9 Purple
#8E26D9 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 38 green, and 217 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 275°, saturation of 70%, and lightness of 50%.
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 #8E26D9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
275°
Hue
70%
Saturation
50%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E26D9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E26D9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E26D9 on White
Contrast Ratio6.12:1
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Aa#8E26D9 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.43:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E26D9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E26D9 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 38, 217) |
| HSL | hsl(275, 70%, 50%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 38, 217 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 14.9%, 85.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 35%, 82%, 0%, 15% |
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