#281D4B
Dark Purple
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About #281D4B Dark Purple
#281D4B is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 29 green, and 75 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 254°, saturation of 44%, and lightness of 20%.
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
254°
Hue
44%
Saturation
20%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281D4B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281D4B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281D4B on White
Contrast Ratio15.36:1
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Aa#281D4B on Black
Contrast Ratio1.37:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281D4B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281D4B |
| RGB | rgb(40, 29, 75) |
| HSL | hsl(254, 44%, 20%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 29, 75 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 11.4%, 29.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 47%, 61%, 0%, 71% |
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