#281C54
Dark Purple
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About #281C54 Dark Purple
#281C54 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 28 green, and 84 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 253°, saturation of 50%, and lightness of 22%.
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 #281C54 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
253°
Hue
50%
Saturation
22%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281C54 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281C54 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281C54 on White
Contrast Ratio15.17:1
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Aa#281C54 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.38:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281C54 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281C54 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 28, 84) |
| HSL | hsl(253, 50%, 22%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 28, 84 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 11.0%, 32.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 52%, 67%, 0%, 67% |
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