Dark Purple

The color #481E55 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 72, 30, 85 and HSL values of 286°, 48%, 23%.

Color Values for #481E55

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HEX:
#481E55
RGB:
rgb(72,30,85) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(286,48%,23%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(15%, 65%, 0%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #481E55

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #481E55. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 28.2%
Green: 11.8%
Blue: 33.3%

Contrast Analysis for #481E55

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 #481E55

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #481E55

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

Complementary Colors for #481E55

The complementary color for #481E55 is #2C571E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #481E55

The analogous colors for #481E55 are #2E1E57 and #571E48. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #481E55

The triadic colors for #481E55 are #574A1E and #1E574A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #481E55

These are the darker variations of #481E55. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3A1844 and #2B1233. This progression shows how #481E55 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #481E55

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6D4B77 and #917899. This progression shows how #481E55. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #481E55

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #481E55. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #481E55

Companies and brands that incorporate #481E55 in their visual identity.

#481E55 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #481E55. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #481E55 is a dark purple with RGB values of 72, 30, 85 and HSL values of 286°, 48%, 23%.

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