#280740
Dark Purple
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About #280740 Dark Purple
#280740 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 7 green, and 64 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 275°, saturation of 80%, and lightness of 14%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #280740 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
275°
Hue
80%
Saturation
14%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #280740 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #280740 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#280740 on White
Contrast Ratio17.58:1
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Aa#280740 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.19:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #280740 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #280740 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 7, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(275, 80%, 14%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 7, 64 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 2.7%, 25.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 38%, 89%, 0%, 75% |
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