#281A60
Dark Purple
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About #281A60 Dark Purple
#281A60 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 26 green, and 96 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 252°, saturation of 57%, and lightness of 24%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
252°
Hue
57%
Saturation
24%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281A60 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281A60 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281A60 on White
Contrast Ratio14.93:1
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Aa#281A60 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.41:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281A60 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281A60 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 26, 96) |
| HSL | hsl(252, 57%, 24%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 26, 96 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 10.2%, 37.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 58%, 73%, 0%, 62% |
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