Jacksons Purple

#2D2D9D

General Information about Jackson's Purple

Jackson's Purple, represented by the hexadecimal color code #2D2D9D, is a dark shade of blue-purple. It has RGB values of 45, 45, and 157, corresponding to a relatively low intensity in the red and green channels and a high intensity in the blue channel. In the CMYK color model, it comprises approximately 71% cyan, 71% magenta, 0% yellow, and 38% black. This color is often associated with creativity, sophistication, and royalty. Due to its deep and rich tone, Jackson's Purple is suitable for creating a sense of depth and mystery in designs. It is essential to consider its relatively low luminance when using it, ensuring adequate contrast with text and other elements for accessibility.

The color #2D2D9D, also known as Jackson's Purple, presents several accessibility considerations for web developers. Its dark hue results in a low luminance value, which means it requires careful selection of foreground text colors to ensure sufficient contrast. According to WCAG guidelines, a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. White or light shades of yellow and green would generally provide adequate contrast. When using this color for interactive elements like buttons or links, it's crucial to test the color contrast of the different states (hover, focus, active) to ensure that users can easily identify them. Furthermore, avoid using color as the sole means of conveying information; supplement it with text labels or icons to accommodate users with color vision deficiencies. Proper implementation of ARIA attributes can also improve accessibility for screen reader users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
45 45 157
RGB45 45 157
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
240deg 55.45% 39.61%
24055.4539.61HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
240deg 17.65% 38.43%
24017.6538.43HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#2D2D9D
rgb45 45 157
hsl240deg 55.45% 39.61%
cmyk71.34% 71.34% 0% 38.43%
hwb240deg 17.65% 38.43%
xyz-d650.08 0.05 0.32
oklch0.3809 0.1754 274.23
oklab0.3809 0.01 -0.17
CMYK
71.34% 71.34% 0% 38.43%
71.3471.34038.43CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.08 0.05 0.32
0.080.050.32XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3809 0.1754 274.23
0.38090.1754274.23LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3809 0.01 -0.17
0.38090.01-0.17LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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