Dark Purple

The color #501B40 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 80, 27, 64 and HSL values of 318°, 50%, 21%.

Color Values for #501B40

Below are the different color format representations for #501B40. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#501B40
RGB:
rgb(80,27,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(318,50%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 66%, 20%, 69%) Copied!

Color Composition of #501B40

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #501B40. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.4%
Green: 10.6%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #501B40

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 #501B40

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #501B40

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

Complementary Colors for #501B40

The complementary color for #501B40 is #1B502B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #501B40

The analogous colors for #501B40 are #461B50 and #501B25. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #501B40

The triadic colors for #501B40 are #40501B and #1B4050. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #501B40

These are the darker variations of #501B40. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #401633 and #301026. This progression shows how #501B40 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #501B40

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #734966 and #96768C. This progression shows how #501B40. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #501B40

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #501B40. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #501B40

Companies and brands that incorporate #501B40 in their visual identity.

#501B40 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #501B40. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #501B40 is a dark purple with RGB values of 80, 27, 64 and HSL values of 318°, 50%, 21%.

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