#511D8B
Purple
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About #511D8B Purple
#511D8B is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 29 green, and 139 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 268°, saturation of 65%, and lightness of 33%.
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 #511D8B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
268°
Hue
65%
Saturation
33%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #511D8B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #511D8B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#511D8B on White
Contrast Ratio11.06:1
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Aa#511D8B on Black
Contrast Ratio1.9:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #511D8B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #511D8B |
| RGB | rgb(81, 29, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(268, 65%, 33%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 29, 139 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 11.4%, 54.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 42%, 79%, 0%, 45% |
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