Vivid Purple

The color #480080 is a vivid purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 72, 0, 128 and HSL values of 274°, 100%, 25%.

Color Values for #480080

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HEX:
#480080
RGB:
rgb(72,0,128)
HSL:
hsl(274,100%,25%)
CMYK:
cmyk(44%, 100%, 0%, 50%)

Color Composition of #480080

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #480080. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.2%
Green: 0%
Blue: 50.2%

Contrast Analysis for #480080

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 #480080

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #480080

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

Complementary Colors for #480080

The complementary color for #480080 is #378000. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #480080

The analogous colors for #480080 are #080080 and #800077. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #480080

The triadic colors for #480080 are #804800 and #008048. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #480080

These are the darker variations of #480080. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A0066 and #2B004D. This progression shows how #480080 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #480080

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D3399 and #9166B3. This progression shows how #480080. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #480080

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #480080. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #480080

Companies and brands that incorporate #480080 in their visual identity.

#480080 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #480080. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #480080 is a vivid purple with RGB values of 72, 0, 128 and HSL values of 274°, 100%, 25%.

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