Jacksons Purple

#2B2B9F

General Information about Jackson's Purple

Jackson's Purple, represented by the hex code #2B2B9F, is a dark shade of purple with strong blue undertones. It belongs to the blue-violet color family and is characterized by its depth and richness. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 17.1% red, 17.1% green, and 62.4% blue. This combination gives it its distinctive hue. The color is often associated with royalty, mystery, and sophistication. It is a versatile color that can be used in a variety of design contexts, from web development to fashion. However, its darkness requires careful consideration of contrast and accessibility to ensure readability and visual appeal. This color evokes feelings of calm and introspection.

The hex color #2B2B9F, also known as Jackson's Purple, presents some accessibility challenges, particularly in text-based applications. Its relatively low luminance value means that it requires careful pairing with contrasting colors to ensure readability. When used as a background color, it necessitates the use of light-colored text (white or a very pale shade) to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for color contrast. Similarly, if used as a text color, it demands a light background. Insufficient contrast can make content difficult or impossible for users with visual impairments to perceive. For graphical elements, size and thickness become important factors. Thicker lines and larger shapes are more easily discernible against this dark purple hue than thinner, smaller details. Always test color combinations using accessibility checkers to guarantee sufficient contrast ratios and ensure an inclusive user experience.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
43 43 159
RGB43 43 159
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
240deg 57.43% 39.61%
24057.4339.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
240deg 16.86% 37.65%
24016.8637.65HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2B2B9F
rgb43 43 159
hsl240deg 57.43% 39.61%
cmyk72.96% 72.96% 0% 37.65%
hwb240deg 16.86% 37.65%
xyz-d650.08 0.05 0.33
oklch0.3785 0.1807 273.6
oklab0.3785 0.01 -0.18
CMYK
72.96% 72.96% 0% 37.65%
72.9672.96037.65CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.08 0.05 0.33
0.080.050.33XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3785 0.1807 273.6
0.37850.1807273.6LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3785 0.01 -0.18
0.37850.01-0.18LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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