#281D4E
Dark Purple
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About #281D4E Dark Purple
#281D4E is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 29 green, and 78 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 253°, saturation of 46%, and lightness of 21%.
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
253°
Hue
46%
Saturation
21%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281D4E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281D4E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281D4E on White
Contrast Ratio15.26:1
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Aa#281D4E on Black
Contrast Ratio1.38:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281D4E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281D4E |
| RGB | rgb(40, 29, 78) |
| HSL | hsl(253, 46%, 21%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 29, 78 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 11.4%, 30.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 49%, 63%, 0%, 69% |
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