#8E44AD
Purple
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About #8E44AD Purple
#8E44AD is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 68 green, and 173 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 282°, saturation of 44%, and lightness of 47%.
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 #8E44AD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
282°
Hue
44%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E44AD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E44AD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E44AD on White
Contrast Ratio5.87:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#8E44AD on Black
Contrast Ratio3.58:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E44AD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E44AD |
| RGB | rgb(142, 68, 173) |
| HSL | hsl(282, 44%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 68, 173 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 26.7%, 67.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 18%, 61%, 0%, 32% |
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