Dark Purple

The color #480E56 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 72, 14, 86 and HSL values of 288°, 72%, 20%.

Color Values for #480E56

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HEX:
#480E56
RGB:
rgb(72,14,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(288,72%,20%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 84%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #480E56

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #480E56. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.2%
Green: 5.5%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #480E56

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 #480E56

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #480E56

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

Complementary Colors for #480E56

The complementary color for #480E56 is #1D580E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #480E56

The analogous colors for #480E56 are #240E58 and #580E42. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #480E56

The triadic colors for #480E56 are #58490E and #0E5849. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #480E56

These are the darker variations of #480E56. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A0B45 and #2B0834. This progression shows how #480E56 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #480E56

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D3E78 and #916E9A. This progression shows how #480E56. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #480E56

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #480E56. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #480E56

Companies and brands that incorporate #480E56 in their visual identity.

#480E56 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #480E56. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #480E56 is a dark purple with RGB values of 72, 14, 86 and HSL values of 288°, 72%, 20%.

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