#281B2F
Dark Purple
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About #281B2F Dark Purple
#281B2F is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 27 green, and 47 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 279°, saturation of 27%, and lightness of 15%.
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
279°
Hue
27%
Saturation
15%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281B2F based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281B2F against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281B2F on White
Contrast Ratio16.3:1
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Aa#281B2F on Black
Contrast Ratio1.29:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281B2F across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281B2F |
| RGB | rgb(40, 27, 47) |
| HSL | hsl(279, 27%, 15%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 27, 47 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 10.6%, 18.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 15%, 43%, 0%, 82% |
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