Dark Purple

The color #480B56 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 72, 11, 86 and HSL values of 289°, 77%, 19%.

Color Values for #480B56

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HEX:
#480B56
RGB:
rgb(72,11,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(289,77%,19%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 87%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #480B56

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #480B56. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.2%
Green: 4.3%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #480B56

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 #480B56

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #480B56

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

Complementary Colors for #480B56

The complementary color for #480B56 is #19560B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #480B56

The analogous colors for #480B56 are #230B56 and #560B3E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #480B56

The triadic colors for #480B56 are #56480B and #0B5648. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #480B56

These are the darker variations of #480B56. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A0945 and #2B0734. This progression shows how #480B56 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #480B56

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D3C78 and #916D9A. This progression shows how #480B56. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #480B56

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #480B56. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #480B56

Companies and brands that incorporate #480B56 in their visual identity.

#480B56 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #480B56. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #480B56 is a dark purple with RGB values of 72, 11, 86 and HSL values of 289°, 77%, 19%.

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