#281B31
Dark Purple
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About #281B31 Dark Purple
#281B31 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 27 green, and 49 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 275°, saturation of 29%, 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
Use #281B31 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
275°
Hue
29%
Saturation
15%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281B31 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281B31 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281B31 on White
Contrast Ratio16.26:1
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Aa#281B31 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.29:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281B31 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281B31 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 27, 49) |
| HSL | hsl(275, 29%, 15%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 27, 49 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 10.6%, 19.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 18%, 45%, 0%, 81% |
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