#42228C
Purple
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HSL
About #42228C Purple
#42228C is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 34 green, and 140 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 258°, saturation of 61%, 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 #42228C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
258°
Hue
61%
Saturation
34%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42228C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42228C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42228C on White
Contrast Ratio11.42:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#42228C on Black
Contrast Ratio1.84:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42228C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42228C |
| RGB | rgb(66, 34, 140) |
| HSL | hsl(258, 61%, 34%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 34, 140 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 13.3%, 54.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 53%, 76%, 0%, 45% |
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