Valhalla

#271944

General Information about #271944

The hex color code #271944, known as Valhalla, is a dark, muted shade of purple. It belongs to the purple color family. It is composed of 15.3% red, 9.8% green, and 26.7% blue. In the RGB color model, #271944 has the decimal values (39, 25, 68). In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 257.1 degrees, a saturation of 46.6%, and a lightness of 18.2%. This color is often associated with feelings of mystery, sophistication, and depth. It can be used to create a sense of luxury or intrigue. The color is named 'Valhalla', which is the hall of the Norse god Odin, which is fitting for this color.

The color #271944, also known as Valhalla, presents significant accessibility challenges, particularly for users with visual impairments. Its low luminance value (approximately 3.5) results in very poor contrast against common background colors like white. Text rendered in this color against a white background would be extremely difficult to read. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is required for normal text and 3:1 for large text to meet AA compliance. Valhalla fails to meet these standards. To improve accessibility, it should ideally be paired with very light colors, or the color should be lightened significantly before using it for textual content. Utilizing tools to test color contrast ratios is crucial to ensure readability and usability for all users. Furthermore, avoid using this color for critical interactive elements like buttons without ensuring sufficient contrast.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
39 25 68
RGB39 25 68
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
259.53deg 46.24% 18.24%
259.5346.2418.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
259.53deg 9.8% 73.33%
259.539.873.33HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#271944
rgb39 25 68
hsl259.53deg 46.24% 18.24%
cmyk42.65% 63.24% 0% 73.33%
hwb259.53deg 9.8% 73.33%
xyz-d650.02 0.02 0.06
oklch0.2568 0.0779 295.4
oklab0.2568 0.03 -0.07
CMYK
42.65% 63.24% 0% 73.33%
42.6563.24073.33CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.02 0.06
0.020.020.06XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2568 0.0779 295.4
0.25680.0779295.4LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2568 0.03 -0.07
0.25680.03-0.07LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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