#280B38
Dark Purple
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About #280B38 Dark Purple
#280B38 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 11 green, and 56 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 279°, saturation of 67%, and lightness of 13%.
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 #280B38 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
279°
Hue
67%
Saturation
13%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #280B38 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #280B38 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#280B38 on White
Contrast Ratio17.57:1
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Aa#280B38 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.2:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #280B38 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #280B38 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 11, 56) |
| HSL | hsl(279, 67%, 13%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 11, 56 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 4.3%, 22.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 29%, 80%, 0%, 78% |
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