#281B65
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #281B65 Purple
#281B65 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 27 green, and 101 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 251°, saturation of 58%, and lightness of 25%.
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 #281B65 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
251°
Hue
58%
Saturation
25%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281B65 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281B65 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281B65 on White
Contrast Ratio14.64:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#281B65 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.43:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281B65 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281B65 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 27, 101) |
| HSL | hsl(251, 58%, 25%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 27, 101 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 10.6%, 39.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 60%, 73%, 0%, 60% |
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