Dark Purple

The color #42145C is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 20, 92 and HSL values of 278°, 64%, 22%.

Color Values for #42145C

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HEX:
#42145C
RGB:
rgb(66,20,92) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(278,64%,22%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(28%, 78%, 0%, 64%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42145C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42145C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 7.8%
Blue: 36.1%

Contrast Analysis for #42145C

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 #42145C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42145C

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

Complementary Colors for #42145C

The complementary color for #42145C is #2F5C14. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42145C

The analogous colors for #42145C are #1E145C and #5C1452. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42145C

The triadic colors for #42145C are #5C4214 and #145C42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42145C

These are the darker variations of #42145C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #35104A and #280C37. This progression shows how #42145C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42145C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68437D and #8E729D. This progression shows how #42145C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42145C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42145C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #42145C in their visual identity.

#42145C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42145C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42145C is a dark purple with RGB values of 66, 20, 92 and HSL values of 278°, 64%, 22%.

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