Jacksons Purple

#28267E

General Information about Jackson's Purple

Jackson's Purple, represented by the hexadecimal color code #28267E, is a deep, muted shade of purple with a noticeable blue undertone. It belongs to the broader family of purple colors, which have historically been associated with royalty, wisdom, and creativity. In color theory, purple is often seen as a balance between the passion of red and the tranquility of blue, making it a versatile choice for various applications. The specific shade of Jackson's Purple conveys a sense of sophistication and mystery, setting it apart from brighter or more vibrant purples. Its relatively low saturation makes it a suitable option for backgrounds or elements where subtlety is desired. Due to the blue undertones, it pairs well with cool colors like blues and greens, as well as contrasting warm colors like yellows and oranges.

The hex color #28267E, also known as Jackson's Purple, presents some accessibility challenges, primarily due to its relatively low luminance. When used as a background color, it requires a text color with high contrast to ensure readability. White or very light shades of yellow or green are suitable choices. Conversely, using this color for text requires a very light or white background. Using darker colors as text on this purple background can be problematic for users with visual impairments. Tools like contrast checkers can help determine if the contrast ratio between text and background meets accessibility standards such as WCAG guidelines. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text is recommended to ensure accessibility for a wide range of users, including those with low vision.

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RGB
40 38 126
RGB40 38 126
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
241.36 53.66% 32.16%
241.3653.6632.16HSL
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Saturation
Lightness
HWB
241.36 14.9% 50.59%
241.3614.950.59HWB
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Whiteness
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hex#28267E
rgb40 38 126
hsl241.36 53.66% 32.16%
cmyk68.25% 69.84% 0% 50.59%
hwb241.36 14.9% 50.59%
xyz5.33 3.34 20.1
CMYK
68.25% 69.84% 0% 50.59%
68.2569.84050.59CMYK
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Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ
5.33 3.34 20.1
5.333.3420.1XYZ
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Y
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