#421D57
A dark, moderate purple closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #421D57
The hex code #421D57 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Its closest recognized web color is Darkslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(66, 29, 87).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 24% C, 67% M, 0% Y, and 66% K. With a hue angle of 278.3 degrees, it sits comfortably in the purple spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#421D57
RGB66, 29, 87
HSL278.3°, 50.0%, 22.7%
CMYK24%, 67%, 0%, 66%
HSV278.3°, 66.7%, 34.1%
LAB18.9, 29.2, -27.9
XYZ4.4, 2.7, 9.3
Decimal4332887
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
13.59:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.55:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
12.99:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.31:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #421D57;
}
.text-color {
color: #421D57;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #421D57;
}