#8A2970
Approximate name: Purple
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
Purple
Relative luminance
0.082
Hue H
316°
Saturation S
54%
Lightness L
35%
Value V
54%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Pink
Contrast on white: 7.98:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Contrast on black: 2.63:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#8a2970
Protanopia
#605f5f
Deuteranopia
#666d5b
Tritanopia
#85514e
Achromatopsia
#4e4e4e
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.