#281D37
Dark Purple
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About #281D37 Dark Purple
#281D37 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 29 green, and 55 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 265°, saturation of 31%, and lightness of 16%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
265°
Hue
31%
Saturation
16%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281D37 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281D37 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281D37 on White
Contrast Ratio15.9:1
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Aa#281D37 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.32:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281D37 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281D37 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 29, 55) |
| HSL | hsl(265, 31%, 16%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 29, 55 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 11.4%, 21.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 27%, 47%, 0%, 78% |
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