#281B2C
Dark Purple
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About #281B2C Dark Purple
#281B2C is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 27 green, and 44 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 286°, saturation of 24%, 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 #281B2C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
286°
Hue
24%
Saturation
14%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281B2C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281B2C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281B2C on White
Contrast Ratio16.36:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#281B2C on Black
Contrast Ratio1.28:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281B2C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281B2C |
| RGB | rgb(40, 27, 44) |
| HSL | hsl(286, 24%, 14%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 27, 44 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 10.6%, 17.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 9%, 39%, 0%, 83% |
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