#281A2D
Dark Purple
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About #281A2D Dark Purple
#281A2D is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 26 green, and 45 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 284°, saturation of 27%, 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
Use #281A2D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
284°
Hue
27%
Saturation
14%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281A2D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281A2D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281A2D on White
Contrast Ratio16.46:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#281A2D on Black
Contrast Ratio1.28:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281A2D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281A2D |
| RGB | rgb(40, 26, 45) |
| HSL | hsl(284, 27%, 14%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 26, 45 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 10.2%, 17.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 11%, 42%, 0%, 82% |
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