Dark Purple

The color #4C2A42 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 76, 42, 66 and HSL values of 318°, 29%, 23%.

Color Values for #4C2A42

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HEX:
#4C2A42
RGB:
rgb(76,42,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(318,29%,23%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 45%, 13%, 70%) Copied!

Color Composition of #4C2A42

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #4C2A42. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 29.8%
Green: 16.5%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #4C2A42

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 #4C2A42

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #4C2A42

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

Complementary Colors for #4C2A42

The complementary color for #4C2A42 is #2A4C34. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #4C2A42

The analogous colors for #4C2A42 are #452A4C and #4C2A30. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #4C2A42

The triadic colors for #4C2A42 are #414C2A and #2A414C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #4C2A42

These are the darker variations of #4C2A42. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3D2235 and #2E1928. This progression shows how #4C2A42 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #4C2A42

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #705568 and #947F8E. This progression shows how #4C2A42. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #4C2A42

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #4C2A42. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #4C2A42 in their visual identity.

#4C2A42 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #4C2A42. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #4C2A42 is a dark purple with RGB values of 76, 42, 66 and HSL values of 318°, 29%, 23%.

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