#472F8E
Purple
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About #472F8E Purple
#472F8E is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 71 red, 47 green, and 142 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 255°, saturation of 50%, and lightness of 37%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
255°
Hue
50%
Saturation
37%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #472F8E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #472F8E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#472F8E on White
Contrast Ratio10.17:1
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Aa#472F8E on Black
Contrast Ratio2.07:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #472F8E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #472F8E |
| RGB | rgb(71, 47, 142) |
| HSL | hsl(255, 50%, 37%) |
| RGB Decimal | 71, 47, 142 |
| RGB Percent | 27.8%, 18.4%, 55.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 50%, 67%, 0%, 44% |
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