#281E2D
Dark Purple
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About #281E2D Dark Purple
#281E2D is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 30 green, and 45 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 280°, saturation of 20%, and lightness of 15%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
280°
Hue
20%
Saturation
15%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281E2D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281E2D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281E2D on White
Contrast Ratio15.98:1
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Aa#281E2D on Black
Contrast Ratio1.31:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281E2D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281E2D |
| RGB | rgb(40, 30, 45) |
| HSL | hsl(280, 20%, 15%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 30, 45 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 11.8%, 17.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 11%, 33%, 0%, 82% |
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