#231B44
Dark Purple
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About #231B44 Dark Purple
#231B44 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 35 red, 27 green, and 68 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 252°, saturation of 43%, and lightness of 19%.
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
252°
Hue
43%
Saturation
19%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #231B44 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #231B44 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#231B44 on White
Contrast Ratio16.01:1
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Aa#231B44 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.31:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #231B44 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #231B44 |
| RGB | rgb(35, 27, 68) |
| HSL | hsl(252, 43%, 19%) |
| RGB Decimal | 35, 27, 68 |
| RGB Percent | 13.7%, 10.6%, 26.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 49%, 60%, 0%, 73% |
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