#42299E
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #42299E Purple
#42299E is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 41 green, and 158 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 253°, saturation of 59%, and lightness of 39%.
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 #42299E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
253°
Hue
59%
Saturation
39%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42299E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42299E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42299E on White
Contrast Ratio10.28:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#42299E on Black
Contrast Ratio2.04:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42299E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42299E |
| RGB | rgb(66, 41, 158) |
| HSL | hsl(253, 59%, 39%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 41, 158 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 16.1%, 62.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 58%, 74%, 0%, 38% |
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