#4E3399
Purple
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About #4E3399 Purple
#4E3399 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 78 red, 51 green, and 153 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 256°, saturation of 50%, and lightness of 40%.
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
256°
Hue
50%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #4E3399 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #4E3399 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#4E3399 on White
Contrast Ratio9.3:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#4E3399 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.26:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #4E3399 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #4E3399 |
| RGB | rgb(78, 51, 153) |
| HSL | hsl(256, 50%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 78, 51, 153 |
| RGB Percent | 30.6%, 20.0%, 60.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 49%, 67%, 0%, 40% |
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