Dark Purple

The color #38142D is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 56, 20, 45 and HSL values of 318°, 47%, 15%.

Color Values for #38142D

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HEX:
#38142D
RGB:
rgb(56,20,45) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(318,47%,15%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 64%, 20%, 78%) Copied!

Color Composition of #38142D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #38142D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 22%
Green: 7.8%
Blue: 17.6%

Contrast Analysis for #38142D

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #38142D

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #38142D

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #38142D

The complementary color for #38142D is #14381F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #38142D

The analogous colors for #38142D are #311438 and #38141B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #38142D

The triadic colors for #38142D are #2D3814 and #142D38. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #38142D

These are the darker variations of #38142D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #2D1024 and #220C1B. This progression shows how #38142D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #38142D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #604357 and #887281. This progression shows how #38142D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #38142D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #38142D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #38142D

Companies and brands that incorporate #38142D in their visual identity.

#38142D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #38142D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #38142D is a dark purple with RGB values of 56, 20, 45 and HSL values of 318°, 47%, 15%.

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