Gentian Violet Color – #57487f: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gentian Violet color hex code is #57487f, and it is composed of 34% red, 28% green and 50% blue.
Gentian Violet is a dark, muted, and cool color at 43% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 7.96:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gentian Violet color (#57487f) against light backgrounds.

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Gentian Violet Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gentian Violet, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #57487f |
| RGB | rgb(87,72,127) |
| HSL | hsl(256,27.6%,39%) |
| CMYK | 31, 43, 0, 50 |
| HSV | 256, 43, 50 |
| RGB % | 34, 28, 50 |
| XYZ | 10.1, 8.2, 21.1 |
| LAB | 34.4, 19.6, -28.8 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 43% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 7.96 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.64 (fails WCAG AA) |
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