#472B8C
Purple
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About #472B8C Purple
#472B8C is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 71 red, 43 green, and 140 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 257°, saturation of 53%, and lightness of 36%.
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 #472B8C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
257°
Hue
53%
Saturation
36%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #472B8C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #472B8C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#472B8C on White
Contrast Ratio10.54:1
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Aa#472B8C on Black
Contrast Ratio1.99:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #472B8C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #472B8C |
| RGB | rgb(71, 43, 140) |
| HSL | hsl(257, 53%, 36%) |
| RGB Decimal | 71, 43, 140 |
| RGB Percent | 27.8%, 16.9%, 54.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 49%, 69%, 0%, 45% |
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