#4E21A1
Purple
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HSL
About #4E21A1 Purple
#4E21A1 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 78 red, 33 green, and 161 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 261°, saturation of 66%, 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 #4E21A1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
261°
Hue
66%
Saturation
38%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #4E21A1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #4E21A1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#4E21A1 on White
Contrast Ratio10.21:1
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Aa#4E21A1 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.06:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #4E21A1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #4E21A1 |
| RGB | rgb(78, 33, 161) |
| HSL | hsl(261, 66%, 38%) |
| RGB Decimal | 78, 33, 161 |
| RGB Percent | 30.6%, 12.9%, 63.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 52%, 80%, 0%, 37% |
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