#281A2B
Dark Purple
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About #281A2B Dark Purple
#281A2B is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 26 green, and 43 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 289°, saturation of 25%, and lightness of 14%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
289°
Hue
25%
Saturation
14%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281A2B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281A2B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281A2B on White
Contrast Ratio16.5:1
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Aa#281A2B on Black
Contrast Ratio1.27:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281A2B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281A2B |
| RGB | rgb(40, 26, 43) |
| HSL | hsl(289, 25%, 14%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 26, 43 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 10.2%, 16.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 7%, 40%, 0%, 83% |
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