#281E39
Dark Purple
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About #281E39 Dark Purple
#281E39 is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 30 green, and 57 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 262°, saturation of 31%, and lightness of 17%.
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
262°
Hue
31%
Saturation
17%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281E39 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281E39 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281E39 on White
Contrast Ratio15.73:1
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Aa#281E39 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.34:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281E39 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281E39 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 30, 57) |
| HSL | hsl(262, 31%, 17%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 30, 57 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 11.8%, 22.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 30%, 47%, 0%, 78% |
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