Purple Color – #800080: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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A pure balance of red and blue, sitting halfway around the color wheel. Purple color (#800080) is the default digital purple, richer than lavender but less aggressive than magenta. Historically expensive because the dye was so rare, which is why royal families adopted it.

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Purple Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Purple, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #800080 |
| RGB | rgb(128,0,128) |
| HSL | hsl(300,100%,25.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 100, 0, 50 |
| HSV | 300, 100, 50 |
| RGB % | 50, 0, 50 |
| XYZ | 12.8, 6.1, 20.9 |
| LAB | 29.7, 59.5, -36.6 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 9.42 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 2.23 (fails WCAG AA) |
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