#231B37
Dark Purple
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About #231B37 Dark Purple
#231B37 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 35 red, 27 green, and 55 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 257°, saturation of 34%, and lightness of 16%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #231B37 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
257°
Hue
34%
Saturation
16%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #231B37 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #231B37 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#231B37 on White
Contrast Ratio16.36:1
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Aa#231B37 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.28:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #231B37 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #231B37 |
| RGB | rgb(35, 27, 55) |
| HSL | hsl(257, 34%, 16%) |
| RGB Decimal | 35, 27, 55 |
| RGB Percent | 13.7%, 10.6%, 21.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 36%, 51%, 0%, 78% |
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