#8E49B6
Purple
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HSL
About #8E49B6 Purple
#8E49B6 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 73 green, and 182 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 278°, saturation of 43%, 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 #8E49B6 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
278°
Hue
43%
Saturation
50%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E49B6 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E49B6 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E49B6 on White
Contrast Ratio5.56:1
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Aa#8E49B6 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.78:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E49B6 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E49B6 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 73, 182) |
| HSL | hsl(278, 43%, 50%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 73, 182 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 28.6%, 71.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 22%, 60%, 0%, 29% |
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