Dark Purple

The color #422A42 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 42, 66 and HSL values of 300°, 22%, 21%.

Color Values for #422A42

Below are the different color format representations for #422A42. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#422A42
RGB:
rgb(66,42,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,22%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 36%, 0%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #422A42

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #422A42. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 16.5%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #422A42

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 #422A42

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #422A42

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

Complementary Colors for #422A42

The complementary color for #422A42 is #2A412A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #422A42

The analogous colors for #422A42 are #362A41 and #412A36. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #422A42

The triadic colors for #422A42 are #41412A and #2A4141. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #422A42

These are the darker variations of #422A42. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #352235 and #281928. This progression shows how #422A42 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #422A42

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #685568 and #8E7F8E. This progression shows how #422A42. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #422A42

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #422A42. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #422A42

Companies and brands that incorporate #422A42 in their visual identity.

#422A42 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #422A42. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #422A42 is a dark purple with RGB values of 66, 42, 66 and HSL values of 300°, 22%, 21%.

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