#281D44
Dark Purple
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About #281D44 Dark Purple
#281D44 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 29 green, and 68 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 257°, saturation of 40%, and lightness of 19%.
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 #281D44 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
257°
Hue
40%
Saturation
19%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281D44 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281D44 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281D44 on White
Contrast Ratio15.56:1
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Aa#281D44 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.35:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281D44 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281D44 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 29, 68) |
| HSL | hsl(257, 40%, 19%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 29, 68 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 11.4%, 26.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 41%, 57%, 0%, 73% |
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