Proper Purple Color – #59476b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Proper Purple color hex code is #59476b, and it is composed of 35% red, 28% green and 42% blue.
Proper Purple is a dark, muted, and cool color at 34% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 8.27:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Proper Purple color (#59476b) against light backgrounds.

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Proper Purple Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Proper Purple, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #59476b |
| RGB | rgb(89,71,107) |
| HSL | hsl(270,20.2%,34.9%) |
| CMYK | 17, 34, 0, 58 |
| HSV | 270, 34, 42 |
| RGB % | 35, 28, 42 |
| XYZ | 9, 7.7, 14.9 |
| LAB | 33.4, 15.2, -18 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Purple |
| Saturation | 34% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 8.27 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.54 (fails WCAG AA) |
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