Dark Purple

The color #42254D is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 37, 77 and HSL values of 284°, 35%, 22%.

Color Values for #42254D

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HEX:
#42254D
RGB:
rgb(66,37,77) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(284,35%,22%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 52%, 0%, 70%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42254D

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

Red: 25.9%
Green: 14.5%
Blue: 30.2%

Contrast Analysis for #42254D

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 #42254D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42254D

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

Complementary Colors for #42254D

The complementary color for #42254D is #2F4C24. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42254D

The analogous colors for #42254D are #2E244C and #4C2443. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42254D

The triadic colors for #42254D are #4C4124 and #244C41. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42254D

These are the darker variations of #42254D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #351E3E and #28162E. This progression shows how #42254D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42254D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #685171 and #8E7C94. This progression shows how #42254D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42254D

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

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

#42254D Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #42254D is a dark purple with RGB values of 66, 37, 77 and HSL values of 284°, 35%, 22%.

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