HSL(290, 20%, 56%)
Purple — Purple color
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Color Information
Color Name
Purple
Color Family
Purple
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(290,20%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(290, 20%, 56%) | color: hsl(290, 20%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #9E78A5 | color: #9E78A5 | |
| RGB | rgb(158, 120, 165) | color: rgb(158, 120, 165) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 27%, 0%, 35%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(291, 27%, 65%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(291 47% 35%) | color: hwb(291 47% 35%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6254 0.0792 321.11) | color: oklch(0.6254 0.0792 321.11) | |
| Lab | lab(55.5 22.93 -18.34) | color: lab(55.5 22.93 -18.34) | |
| LCH | lch(55.5 29.36 321.35) | color: lch(55.5 29.36 321.35) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#8E8D9A — rgb(142, 141, 154)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#909398 — rgb(144, 147, 152)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9C9290 — rgb(156, 146, 144)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(290, 20%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(290, 20%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(290, 20%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(290, 20%, 76%), hsl(290, 20%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(290, 20%, 56%), hsl(290, 20%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #9E78A5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(290,20%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(290, 20%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(290, 20%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(290, 20%, 56%)?
HEX: #9E78A5 | RGB: rgb(158, 120, 165) | CMYK: 4%, 27%, 0%, 35% | HSV: 291°, 27%, 65%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9E78A5?
The complementary color is HSL(110, 20%, 56%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 290°, 50°, and 170°. For analogous combinations, try hues 260° and 320°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(290, 20%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(290, 20%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #9E78A5; — As RGB: color: rgb(158, 120, 165); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(290,20%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(290, 20%, 56%);