Purpureus Color – #9a4eae: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Purpureus color hex code is #9a4eae, and it is composed of 60% red, 31% green and 68% blue.
Purpureus is a dark, muted, and cool color at 55% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.15:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Purpureus color (#9a4eae) against light backgrounds.

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Purpureus Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Purpureus, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9a4eae |
| RGB | rgb(154,78,174) |
| HSL | hsl(287,38.1%,49.4%) |
| CMYK | 11, 55, 0, 32 |
| HSV | 288, 55, 68 |
| RGB % | 60, 31, 68 |
| XYZ | 23.7, 15.4, 41.8 |
| LAB | 46.2, 46.7, -38.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Purple |
| Saturation | 55% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.15 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.07 (fails WCAG AA) |









