#281B3C
Dark Purple
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About #281B3C Dark Purple
#281B3C is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 27 green, and 60 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 264°, saturation of 38%, 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 #281B3C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
264°
Hue
38%
Saturation
17%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281B3C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281B3C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281B3C on White
Contrast Ratio16:1
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Aa#281B3C on Black
Contrast Ratio1.31:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281B3C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281B3C |
| RGB | rgb(40, 27, 60) |
| HSL | hsl(264, 38%, 17%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 27, 60 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 10.6%, 23.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 33%, 55%, 0%, 76% |
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