#AA40E2
Purple
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About #AA40E2 Purple
#AA40E2 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 170 red, 64 green, and 226 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 279°, saturation of 74%, and lightness of 57%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
279°
Hue
74%
Saturation
57%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #AA40E2 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #AA40E2 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#AA40E2 on White
Contrast Ratio4.62:1
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Aa#AA40E2 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.54:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #AA40E2 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #AA40E2 |
| RGB | rgb(170, 64, 226) |
| HSL | hsl(279, 74%, 57%) |
| RGB Decimal | 170, 64, 226 |
| RGB Percent | 66.7%, 25.1%, 88.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 25%, 72%, 0%, 11% |
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