Jacksons Purple

#211A9A

General Information about Jackson's Purple

The hex color #211A9A, also known as Jackson's Purple, is a dark shade of purple that falls within the blue-violet range of the color spectrum. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 12.9% red, 10.2% green, and 60.4% blue. It's a relatively saturated color, with a dominant blue component contributing to its depth and intensity. This hex code is commonly used in digital design for creating visually appealing websites, graphics, and branding materials. The color's richness makes it suitable for conveying a sense of sophistication, creativity, and luxury. Its CMYK values are C:79 M:83 Y:0 K:39, which is used in printing.

The hex color #211a9a, also known as Jackson's Purple, presents certain accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a text color, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast against the background to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Given the darkness of this purple hue, it's best paired with light backgrounds like white, off-white, or very pale yellows to ensure readability for users with visual impairments. Additionally, avoid using this color for essential UI elements or links without proper visual cues, as users may have difficulty distinguishing them. Providing alternative text descriptions for images using this color is also important for screen reader users. Proper evaluation with accessibility tools is advisable to validate compliance.

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RGB
33 26 154
RGB33 26 154
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
243.28 71.11% 35.29%
243.2871.1135.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
243.28 10.2% 39.61%
243.2810.239.61HWB
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Whiteness
Blackness
hex#211A9A
rgb33 26 154
hsl243.28 71.11% 35.29%
cmyk78.57% 83.12% 0% 39.61%
hwb243.28 10.2% 39.61%
xyz6.83 3.4 30.87
CMYK
78.57% 83.12% 0% 39.61%
78.5783.12039.61CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ
6.83 3.4 30.87
6.833.430.87XYZ
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Y
Z

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