#280B42
Dark Purple
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About #280B42 Dark Purple
#280B42 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 11 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 272°, saturation of 71%, and lightness of 15%.
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 #280B42 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
272°
Hue
71%
Saturation
15%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #280B42 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #280B42 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#280B42 on White
Contrast Ratio17.26:1
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Aa#280B42 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.22:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #280B42 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #280B42 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 11, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(272, 71%, 15%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 11, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 4.3%, 25.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 39%, 83%, 0%, 74% |
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