#8E27A5
Purple
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About #8E27A5 Purple
#8E27A5 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 39 green, and 165 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 289°, saturation of 62%, 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 #8E27A5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
289°
Hue
62%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E27A5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E27A5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E27A5 on White
Contrast Ratio7.04:1
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Aa#8E27A5 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.98:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E27A5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E27A5 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 39, 165) |
| HSL | hsl(289, 62%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 39, 165 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 15.3%, 64.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 14%, 76%, 0%, 35% |
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