Persian Indigo

#28167A

General Information about Persian Indigo

The hexadecimal color code #28167A represents a specific shade of purple, often referred to as Persian Indigo. It is composed of 15.7% red, 8.6% green, and 47.8% blue. In the RGB color model, these values translate to a dark, saturated color that leans towards the cooler end of the spectrum. Persian Indigo is often associated with royalty, wisdom, and spirituality. In a CMYK color model, the color is composed of 67% cyan, 82% magenta, 0% yellow and 52% black. This color is not very common, but stands out due to its vibrancy. Furthermore, this color can be found in nature, but it is more rare.

The color #28167A, also known as Persian Indigo, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly when used as a foreground color on a white or light background. Its low luminance value results in a low contrast ratio, which can make it difficult for users with visual impairments to read text or distinguish elements. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text to meet WCAG AA standards. Therefore, when using Persian Indigo for text or interactive elements, it is crucial to pair it with a very light color, like white (#FFFFFF) or a light shade of yellow, to ensure sufficient contrast. Using it for purely decorative elements is more acceptable. Also consider providing alternative color schemes for users with different visual needs.

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RGB
40 22 122
RGB40 22 122
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
250.8 69.44% 28.24%
250.869.4428.24HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
250.8 8.63% 52.16%
250.88.6352.16HWB
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Whiteness
Blackness
hex#28167A
rgb40 22 122
hsl250.8 69.44% 28.24%
cmyk67.21% 81.97% 0% 52.16%
hwb250.8 8.63% 52.16%
xyz4.67 2.43 18.64
CMYK
67.21% 81.97% 0% 52.16%
67.2181.97052.16CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ
4.67 2.43 18.64
4.672.4318.64XYZ
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Y
Z

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