#542A8D
Purple
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About #542A8D Purple
#542A8D is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 84 red, 42 green, and 141 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 265°, saturation of 54%, and lightness of 36%.
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 #542A8D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
265°
Hue
54%
Saturation
36%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #542A8D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #542A8D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#542A8D on White
Contrast Ratio10.03:1
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Aa#542A8D on Black
Contrast Ratio2.09:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #542A8D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #542A8D |
| RGB | rgb(84, 42, 141) |
| HSL | hsl(265, 54%, 36%) |
| RGB Decimal | 84, 42, 141 |
| RGB Percent | 32.9%, 16.5%, 55.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 40%, 70%, 0%, 45% |
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