#281C31
Dark Purple
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About #281C31 Dark Purple
#281C31 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 28 green, and 49 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 274°, saturation of 27%, 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 #281C31 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
274°
Hue
27%
Saturation
15%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281C31 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281C31 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281C31 on White
Contrast Ratio16.15:1
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Aa#281C31 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.3:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281C31 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281C31 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 28, 49) |
| HSL | hsl(274, 27%, 15%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 28, 49 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 11.0%, 19.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 18%, 43%, 0%, 81% |
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