#8E79CD
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #8E79CD Purple
#8E79CD is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 121 green, and 205 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 255°, saturation of 46%, and lightness of 64%.
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 #8E79CD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
255°
Hue
46%
Saturation
64%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E79CD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E79CD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E79CD on White
Contrast Ratio3.64:1
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Aa#8E79CD on Black
Contrast Ratio5.77:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E79CD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E79CD |
| RGB | rgb(142, 121, 205) |
| HSL | hsl(255, 46%, 64%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 121, 205 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 47.5%, 80.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 31%, 41%, 0%, 20% |
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