Dark Purple

The color #472838 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 71, 40, 56 and HSL values of 329°, 28%, 22%.

Color Values for #472838

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HEX:
#472838
RGB:
rgb(71,40,56) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(329,28%,22%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 44%, 21%, 72%) Copied!

Color Composition of #472838

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #472838. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 27.8%
Green: 15.7%
Blue: 22%

Contrast Analysis for #472838

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 #472838

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #472838

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

Complementary Colors for #472838

The complementary color for #472838 is #284838. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #472838

The analogous colors for #472838 are #472848 and #482829. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #472838

The triadic colors for #472838 are #394828 and #283948. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #472838

These are the darker variations of #472838. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #39202D and #2B1822. This progression shows how #472838 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #472838

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6C5360 and #917E88. This progression shows how #472838. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #472838

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #472838. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #472838

Companies and brands that incorporate #472838 in their visual identity.

#472838 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #472838. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #472838 is a dark purple with RGB values of 71, 40, 56 and HSL values of 329°, 28%, 22%.

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