#281B5A
Dark Purple
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About #281B5A Dark Purple
#281B5A is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 27 green, and 90 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 252°, saturation of 54%, and lightness of 23%.
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 #281B5A in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
252°
Hue
54%
Saturation
23%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281B5A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281B5A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281B5A on White
Contrast Ratio15.06:1
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Aa#281B5A on Black
Contrast Ratio1.39:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281B5A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281B5A |
| RGB | rgb(40, 27, 90) |
| HSL | hsl(252, 54%, 23%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 27, 90 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 10.6%, 35.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 56%, 70%, 0%, 65% |
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