#2A232E
Dark Purple
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About #2A232E Dark Purple
#2A232E is a dark purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 42 red, 35 green, and 46 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 278°, saturation of 14%, and lightness of 16%.
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
278°
Hue
14%
Saturation
16%
Lightness
Dark Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #2A232E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #2A232E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#2A232E on White
Contrast Ratio15.24:1
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Aa#2A232E on Black
Contrast Ratio1.38:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #2A232E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #2A232E |
| RGB | rgb(42, 35, 46) |
| HSL | hsl(278, 14%, 16%) |
| RGB Decimal | 42, 35, 46 |
| RGB Percent | 16.5%, 13.7%, 18.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 9%, 24%, 0%, 82% |
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