#8E42D1
Purple
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About #8E42D1 Purple
#8E42D1 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 66 green, and 209 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 272°, saturation of 61%, and lightness of 54%.
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 #8E42D1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
272°
Hue
61%
Saturation
54%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E42D1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E42D1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E42D1 on White
Contrast Ratio5.45:1
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Aa#8E42D1 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.85:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E42D1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E42D1 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 66, 209) |
| HSL | hsl(272, 61%, 54%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 66, 209 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 25.9%, 82.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 32%, 68%, 0%, 18% |
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