#231B40
Dark Purple
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About #231B40 Dark Purple
#231B40 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 35 red, 27 green, and 64 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 253°, saturation of 41%, and lightness of 18%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
253°
Hue
41%
Saturation
18%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #231B40 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #231B40 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#231B40 on White
Contrast Ratio16.13:1
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Aa#231B40 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.3:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #231B40 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #231B40 |
| RGB | rgb(35, 27, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(253, 41%, 18%) |
| RGB Decimal | 35, 27, 64 |
| RGB Percent | 13.7%, 10.6%, 25.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 45%, 58%, 0%, 75% |
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