#40278B
Purple
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About #40278B Purple
#40278B is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 64 red, 39 green, and 139 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 255°, saturation of 56%, and lightness of 35%.
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 #40278B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
255°
Hue
56%
Saturation
35%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #40278B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #40278B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#40278B on White
Contrast Ratio11.16:1
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Aa#40278B on Black
Contrast Ratio1.88:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #40278B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #40278B |
| RGB | rgb(64, 39, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(255, 56%, 35%) |
| RGB Decimal | 64, 39, 139 |
| RGB Percent | 25.1%, 15.3%, 54.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 54%, 72%, 0%, 45% |
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