#281B3B
Dark Purple
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About #281B3B Dark Purple
#281B3B is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 27 green, and 59 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 264°, saturation of 37%, and lightness of 17%.
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
Use #281B3B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
264°
Hue
37%
Saturation
17%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281B3B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281B3B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281B3B on White
Contrast Ratio16.03:1
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Aa#281B3B on Black
Contrast Ratio1.31:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281B3B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281B3B |
| RGB | rgb(40, 27, 59) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 37%, 17%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 27, 59 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 10.6%, 23.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 32%, 54%, 0%, 77% |
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