#281D35
Dark Purple
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About #281D35 Dark Purple
#281D35 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 29 green, and 53 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 267°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 16%.
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 #281D35 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
267°
Hue
29%
Saturation
16%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281D35 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281D35 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281D35 on White
Contrast Ratio15.94:1
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Aa#281D35 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.32:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281D35 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281D35 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 29, 53) |
| HSL | hsl(267, 29%, 16%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 29, 53 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 11.4%, 20.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 25%, 45%, 0%, 79% |
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