Dark Purple

The color #542251 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 84, 34, 81 and HSL values of 304°, 42%, 23%.

Color Values for #542251

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HEX:
#542251
RGB:
rgb(84,34,81) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(304,42%,23%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 60%, 4%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #542251

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #542251. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 32.9%
Green: 13.3%
Blue: 31.8%

Contrast Analysis for #542251

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 #542251

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #542251

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

Complementary Colors for #542251

The complementary color for #542251 is #225325. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #542251

The analogous colors for #542251 are #3E2253 and #532237. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #542251

The triadic colors for #542251 are #505322 and #225053. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #542251

These are the darker variations of #542251. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #431B41 and #321431. This progression shows how #542251 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #542251

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #764E74 and #987A97. This progression shows how #542251. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #542251

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #542251. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #542251

Companies and brands that incorporate #542251 in their visual identity.

#542251 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #542251. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #542251 is a dark purple with RGB values of 84, 34, 81 and HSL values of 304°, 42%, 23%.

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