#42249E
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #42249E Purple
#42249E is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 36 green, and 158 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 255°, saturation of 63%, and lightness of 38%.
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 #42249E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
255°
Hue
63%
Saturation
38%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42249E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42249E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42249E on White
Contrast Ratio10.62:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#42249E on Black
Contrast Ratio1.98:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42249E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42249E |
| RGB | rgb(66, 36, 158) |
| HSL | hsl(255, 63%, 38%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 36, 158 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 14.1%, 62.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 58%, 77%, 0%, 38% |
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