#281B32
Dark Purple
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About #281B32 Dark Purple
#281B32 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 27 green, and 50 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 274°, saturation of 30%, 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 #281B32 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
274°
Hue
30%
Saturation
15%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281B32 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281B32 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281B32 on White
Contrast Ratio16.24:1
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Aa#281B32 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.29:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281B32 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281B32 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 27, 50) |
| HSL | hsl(274, 30%, 15%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 27, 50 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 10.6%, 19.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 20%, 46%, 0%, 80% |
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