Dark Purple

The color #472157 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 71, 33, 87 and HSL values of 282°, 45%, 24%.

Color Values for #472157

Below are the different color format representations for #472157. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#472157
RGB:
rgb(71,33,87)
HSL:
hsl(282,45%,24%)
CMYK:
cmyk(18%, 62%, 0%, 66%)

Color Composition of #472157

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #472157. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 27.8%
Green: 12.9%
Blue: 34.1%

Contrast Analysis for #472157

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 #472157

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #472157

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

Complementary Colors for #472157

The complementary color for #472157 is #325922. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #472157

The analogous colors for #472157 are #2D2259 and #59224E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #472157

The triadic colors for #472157 are #594822 and #225948. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #472157

These are the darker variations of #472157. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #391A46 and #2B1434. This progression shows how #472157 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #472157

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6C4D79 and #917A9A. This progression shows how #472157. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #472157

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #472157. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #472157

Companies and brands that incorporate #472157 in their visual identity.

#472157 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #472157. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #472157 is a dark purple with RGB values of 71, 33, 87 and HSL values of 282°, 45%, 24%.

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