#542D8B
Purple
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About #542D8B Purple
#542D8B is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 84 red, 45 green, and 139 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 265°, saturation of 51%, 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 #542D8B in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
265°
Hue
51%
Saturation
36%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #542D8B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #542D8B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#542D8B on White
Contrast Ratio9.88:1
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Aa#542D8B on Black
Contrast Ratio2.13:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #542D8B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #542D8B |
| RGB | rgb(84, 45, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(265, 51%, 36%) |
| RGB Decimal | 84, 45, 139 |
| RGB Percent | 32.9%, 17.6%, 54.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 40%, 68%, 0%, 45% |
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