Jacksons Purple

#282894

General Information about Jackson's Purple

Jackson's Purple, represented by the hexadecimal color code #282894, is a deep, saturated shade of purple. It is located in the blue-violet region of the color spectrum. This color is created by combining a relatively low amount of red and green with a high amount of blue. In the RGB color model, it consists of 15.7% red, 15.7% green, and 58% blue. In the CMYK color model, which is used for printing, it comprises 73% cyan, 73% magenta, 0% yellow, and 42% black. The color evokes feelings of royalty, sophistication, and mystery. It is often associated with creativity, wisdom, and spirituality. The color is not commonly found in nature, making it a more artificial or human-created color experience.

The color #282894, also known as Jackson's Purple, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly in web design. Its dark hue results in low contrast against lighter backgrounds, which can be problematic for users with visual impairments. According to WCAG guidelines, sufficient contrast between text and background is crucial for readability. Using #282894 for text requires a very light background to meet minimum contrast ratios. Conversely, using it as a background necessitates light-colored text. Careful consideration is needed for users with color blindness, as subtle nuances of this color might be lost, impacting the overall user experience. When incorporating this color, it's advisable to use contrast checking tools to ensure compliance with accessibility standards and to test designs with various accessibility filters to accommodate a wide range of users.

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RGB
40 40 148
RGB40 40 148
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
240 57.45% 36.86%
24057.4536.86HSL
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Saturation
Lightness
HWB
240 15.69% 41.96%
24015.6941.96HWB
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Whiteness
Blackness
hex#282894
rgb40 40 148
hsl240 57.45% 36.86%
cmyk72.97% 72.97% 0% 41.96%
hwb240 15.69% 41.96%
xyz6.98 4.11 28.44
CMYK
72.97% 72.97% 0% 41.96%
72.9772.97041.96CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ
6.98 4.11 28.44
6.984.1128.44XYZ
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Y
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