Dark Purple

The color #542740 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 84, 39, 64 and HSL values of 327°, 37%, 24%.

Color Values for #542740

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HEX:
#542740
RGB:
rgb(84,39,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(327,37%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 54%, 24%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #542740

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #542740. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 32.9%
Green: 15.3%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #542740

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 #542740

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #542740

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

Complementary Colors for #542740

The complementary color for #542740 is #27543B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #542740

The analogous colors for #542740 are #522754 and #542729. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #542740

The triadic colors for #542740 are #3F5427 and #273F54. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #542740

These are the darker variations of #542740. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #431F33 and #321726. This progression shows how #542740 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #542740

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #765266 and #987D8C. This progression shows how #542740. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #542740

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #542740. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #542740

Companies and brands that incorporate #542740 in their visual identity.

#542740 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #542740. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #542740 is a dark purple with RGB values of 84, 39, 64 and HSL values of 327°, 37%, 24%.

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