HSL(290, 50%, 50%)
Purple — Purple color
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Color Information
Color Name
Purple
Color Family
Purple
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(290,50%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(290, 50%, 50%) | color: hsl(290, 50%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #AA40BF | color: #AA40BF | |
| RGB | rgb(170, 64, 191) | color: rgb(170, 64, 191) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 66%, 0%, 25%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(290, 66%, 75%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(290 26% 25%) | color: hwb(290 26% 25%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5689 0.2055 320.61) | color: oklch(0.5689 0.2055 320.61) | |
| Lab | lab(46.94 60.65 -46.7) | color: lab(46.94 60.65 -46.7) | |
| LCH | lch(46.94 76.55 322.4) | color: lch(46.94 76.55 322.4) |
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)
#7C7BA0 — rgb(124, 123, 160)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#828A99 — rgb(130, 138, 153)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A58883 — rgb(165, 136, 131)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(290, 50%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(290, 50%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(290, 50%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(290, 50%, 70%), hsl(290, 50%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(290, 50%, 50%), hsl(290, 50%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #AA40BF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(290,50%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(290, 50%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(290, 50%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(290, 50%, 50%)?
HEX: #AA40BF | RGB: rgb(170, 64, 191) | CMYK: 11%, 66%, 0%, 25% | HSV: 290°, 66%, 75%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #AA40BF?
The complementary color is HSL(110, 50%, 50%). 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, 50%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(290, 50%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #AA40BF; — As RGB: color: rgb(170, 64, 191); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(290,50%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(290, 50%, 50%);