#281D2E
Dark Purple
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About #281D2E Dark Purple
#281D2E is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 29 green, and 46 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 279°, saturation of 23%, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
279°
Hue
23%
Saturation
15%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281D2E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281D2E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281D2E on White
Contrast Ratio16.09:1
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Aa#281D2E on Black
Contrast Ratio1.31:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281D2E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281D2E |
| RGB | rgb(40, 29, 46) |
| HSL | hsl(279, 23%, 15%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 29, 46 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 11.4%, 18.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 13%, 37%, 0%, 82% |
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