#40237B
Purple
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About #40237B Purple
#40237B is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 64 red, 35 green, and 123 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 260°, saturation of 56%, and lightness of 31%.
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 #40237B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
260°
Hue
56%
Saturation
31%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #40237B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #40237B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#40237B on White
Contrast Ratio12.04:1
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Aa#40237B on Black
Contrast Ratio1.74:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #40237B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #40237B |
| RGB | rgb(64, 35, 123) |
| HSL | hsl(260, 56%, 31%) |
| RGB Decimal | 64, 35, 123 |
| RGB Percent | 25.1%, 13.7%, 48.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 48%, 72%, 0%, 52% |
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