#40238B
Purple
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About #40238B Purple
#40238B is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 64 red, 35 green, and 139 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 257°, saturation of 60%, and lightness of 34%.
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 #40238B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
257°
Hue
60%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #40238B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #40238B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#40238B on White
Contrast Ratio11.47:1
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Aa#40238B on Black
Contrast Ratio1.83:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #40238B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #40238B |
| RGB | rgb(64, 35, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(257, 60%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 64, 35, 139 |
| RGB Percent | 25.1%, 13.7%, 54.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 54%, 75%, 0%, 45% |
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