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Dark Violet

Hex Code #A11BC5

Color Analysis Summary

Color #A11BC5, historically referred to as Dark Violet, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 63% red, 11% green, and 77% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 161, Green: 27, and Blue: 197. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #A11BC5. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 287°, a saturation of 76%, and a lightness index of 44%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 77%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #A11BC5 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)161, 27, 197
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)287°, 76%, 44%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)287°, 86%, 77%
CSS Valuergb(161, 27, 197)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background6.04:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background3.48:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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