HSL(287, 40%, 51%)
Purple — Purple color
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Color Information
Color Name
Purple
Color Family
Purple
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(287,40%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(287, 40%, 51%) | color: hsl(287, 40%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #9E50B4 | color: #9E50B4 | |
| RGB | rgb(158, 80, 180) | color: rgb(158, 80, 180) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 56%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(287, 56%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(287 31% 29%) | color: hwb(287 31% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5666 0.1663 318.36) | color: oklch(0.5666 0.1663 318.36) | |
| Lab | lab(47.37 48.1 -39.71) | color: lab(47.37 48.1 -39.71) | |
| LCH | lch(47.37 62.37 320.46) | color: lch(47.37 62.37 320.46) |
Color Theory
Accessibility (WCAG)
White text on color
Black text on color
Colored text
Contrast Ratios
AA Normal (4.5:1)
AA Large (3:1)
AAA Normal (7:1)
Best text on this color: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#7C7C9C — rgb(124, 124, 156)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#818796 — rgb(129, 135, 150)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9A8985 — rgb(154, 137, 133)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(287, 40%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(287, 40%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(287, 40%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(287, 40%, 71%), hsl(287, 40%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(287, 40%, 51%), hsl(287, 40%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #9E50B4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(287,40%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(287, 40%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(287, 40%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(287, 40%, 51%)?
HEX: #9E50B4 | RGB: rgb(158, 80, 180) | CMYK: 12%, 56%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 287°, 56%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9E50B4?
The complementary color is HSL(107, 40%, 51%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 287°, 47°, and 167°. For analogous combinations, try hues 257° and 317°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(287, 40%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(287, 40%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #9E50B4; — As RGB: color: rgb(158, 80, 180); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(287,40%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(287, 40%, 51%);