#42247A
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #42247A Purple
#42247A is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 36 green, and 122 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 261°, saturation of 54%, 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 #42247A in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
261°
Hue
54%
Saturation
31%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42247A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42247A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42247A on White
Contrast Ratio11.9:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#42247A on Black
Contrast Ratio1.77:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42247A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42247A |
| RGB | rgb(66, 36, 122) |
| HSL | hsl(261, 54%, 31%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 36, 122 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 14.1%, 47.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 46%, 70%, 0%, 52% |
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