#542DB9
Purple
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RGB
HSL
About #542DB9 Purple
#542DB9 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 84 red, 45 green, and 185 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 257°, saturation of 61%, and lightness of 45%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #542DB9 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
257°
Hue
61%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #542DB9 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #542DB9 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#542DB9 on White
Contrast Ratio8.56:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Aa#542DB9 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.45:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #542DB9 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #542DB9 |
| RGB | rgb(84, 45, 185) |
| HSL | hsl(257, 61%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 84, 45, 185 |
| RGB Percent | 32.9%, 17.6%, 72.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 55%, 76%, 0%, 27% |
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