#38255B
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #38255B Purple
#38255B is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 56 red, 37 green, and 91 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 261°, saturation of 42%, and lightness of 25%.
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
Use #38255B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
261°
Hue
42%
Saturation
25%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #38255B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #38255B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#38255B on White
Contrast Ratio13.26:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#38255B on Black
Contrast Ratio1.58:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #38255B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #38255B |
| RGB | rgb(56, 37, 91) |
| HSL | hsl(261, 42%, 25%) |
| RGB Decimal | 56, 37, 91 |
| RGB Percent | 22.0%, 14.5%, 35.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 38%, 59%, 0%, 64% |
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