#51279B
Purple
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About #51279B Purple
#51279B is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 39 green, and 155 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 262°, saturation of 60%, 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 #51279B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
262°
Hue
60%
Saturation
38%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #51279B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #51279B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#51279B on White
Contrast Ratio9.94:1
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Aa#51279B on Black
Contrast Ratio2.11:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #51279B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #51279B |
| RGB | rgb(81, 39, 155) |
| HSL | hsl(262, 60%, 38%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 39, 155 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 15.3%, 60.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 48%, 75%, 0%, 39% |
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