#8E6ACD
Purple
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About #8E6ACD Purple
#8E6ACD is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 106 green, and 205 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 262°, saturation of 50%, and lightness of 61%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
262°
Hue
50%
Saturation
61%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E6ACD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E6ACD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E6ACD on White
Contrast Ratio4.12:1
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Aa#8E6ACD on Black
Contrast Ratio5.09:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E6ACD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E6ACD |
| RGB | rgb(142, 106, 205) |
| HSL | hsl(262, 50%, 61%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 106, 205 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 41.6%, 80.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 31%, 48%, 0%, 20% |
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