#8F42AE
Purple
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About #8F42AE Purple
#8F42AE is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 143 red, 66 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 283°, saturation of 45%, 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 #8F42AE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
283°
Hue
45%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8F42AE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8F42AE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8F42AE on White
Contrast Ratio5.9:1
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Aa#8F42AE on Black
Contrast Ratio3.56:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8F42AE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8F42AE |
| RGB | rgb(143, 66, 174) |
| HSL | hsl(283, 45%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 143, 66, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 56.1%, 25.9%, 68.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 18%, 62%, 0%, 32% |
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