#281C5E
Dark Purple
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About #281C5E Dark Purple
#281C5E is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 28 green, and 94 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 251°, saturation of 54%, and lightness of 24%.
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 #281C5E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
251°
Hue
54%
Saturation
24%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281C5E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281C5E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281C5E on White
Contrast Ratio14.81:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#281C5E on Black
Contrast Ratio1.42:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281C5E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281C5E |
| RGB | rgb(40, 28, 94) |
| HSL | hsl(251, 54%, 24%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 28, 94 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 11.0%, 36.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 57%, 70%, 0%, 63% |
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