Dark Purple

The color #42254A is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 37, 74 and HSL values of 287°, 33%, 22%.

Color Values for #42254A

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HEX:
#42254A
RGB:
rgb(66,37,74) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(287,33%,22%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 50%, 0%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42254A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42254A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 14.5%
Blue: 29%

Contrast Analysis for #42254A

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 #42254A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42254A

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

Complementary Colors for #42254A

The complementary color for #42254A is #2E4B26. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42254A

The analogous colors for #42254A are #30264B and #4B2640. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42254A

The triadic colors for #42254A are #4B4326 and #264B43. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42254A

These are the darker variations of #42254A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #351E3B and #28162C. This progression shows how #42254A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42254A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68516E and #8E7C92. This progression shows how #42254A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42254A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42254A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42254A

Companies and brands that incorporate #42254A in their visual identity.

#42254A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42254A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42254A is a dark purple with RGB values of 66, 37, 74 and HSL values of 287°, 33%, 22%.

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