#8E48B1
Purple
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HSL
About #8E48B1 Purple
#8E48B1 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 72 green, and 177 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 280°, saturation of 42%, and lightness of 49%.
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 #8E48B1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
280°
Hue
42%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E48B1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E48B1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E48B1 on White
Contrast Ratio5.66:1
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Aa#8E48B1 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.71:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E48B1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E48B1 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 72, 177) |
| HSL | hsl(280, 42%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 72, 177 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 28.2%, 69.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 20%, 59%, 0%, 31% |
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