Jacksons Purple

#2A2C8A

General Information about Jackson's Purple

Jackson's Purple, represented by the hexadecimal color code #2a2c8a, is a deep and captivating shade of purple. It is composed of 16.47% red, 17.25% green, and 54.12% blue. This particular blend creates a color that evokes feelings of royalty, mystery, and creativity. In the RGB color model, #2a2c8a signifies a specific combination of these three primary colors, while in the CMYK color model, it translates to a blend of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks. The color is often associated with sophistication, spirituality, and imagination, making it a popular choice in various design applications. Its unique hue allows it to stand out and add a touch of elegance to any project.

The hex color #2a2c8a, also known as Jackson's Purple, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly concerning color contrast. When used as a text color, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast against the background. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Given its dark hue, #2a2c8a requires a very light background to meet these standards. Using a color contrast checker is highly recommended to verify compliance. When using this color for interactive elements like buttons or links, providing additional visual cues, such as underlines or borders, becomes especially important to ensure that users with visual impairments can easily identify and interact with these elements. Careful consideration of the color palette and thoughtful design choices can significantly improve the accessibility of designs incorporating #2a2c8a.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
42 44 138
RGB42 44 138
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
238.75deg 53.33% 35.29%
238.7553.3335.29HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
238.75deg 16.47% 45.88%
238.7516.4745.88HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2A2C8A
rgb42 44 138
hsl238.75deg 53.33% 35.29%
cmyk69.57% 68.12% 0% 45.88%
hwb238.75deg 16.47% 45.88%
xyz-d650.06 0.04 0.25
oklch0.3584 0.1522 274.67
oklab0.3584 0.01 -0.15
CMYK
69.57% 68.12% 0% 45.88%
69.5768.12045.88CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.06 0.04 0.25
0.060.040.25XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3584 0.1522 274.67
0.35840.1522274.67LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3584 0.01 -0.15
0.35840.01-0.15LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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