#48237B
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #48237B Purple
#48237B is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 72 red, 35 green, and 123 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 265°, saturation of 56%, 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 #48237B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
265°
Hue
56%
Saturation
31%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #48237B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #48237B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#48237B on White
Contrast Ratio11.65:1
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Aa#48237B on Black
Contrast Ratio1.8:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #48237B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #48237B |
| RGB | rgb(72, 35, 123) |
| HSL | hsl(265, 56%, 31%) |
| RGB Decimal | 72, 35, 123 |
| RGB Percent | 28.2%, 13.7%, 48.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 41%, 72%, 0%, 52% |
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