HSL(290, 70%, 38%)
Purple — Purple color
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Color Information
Color Name
Purple
Color Family
Purple
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(290,70%,38%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(290, 70%, 38%) | color: hsl(290, 70%, 38%) | |
| HEX | #8E1DA5 | color: #8E1DA5 | |
| RGB | rgb(142, 29, 165) | color: rgb(142, 29, 165) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 82%, 0%, 35%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(290, 82%, 65%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(290 12% 35%) | color: hwb(290 12% 35%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4817 0.2096 319.88) | color: oklch(0.4817 0.2096 319.88) | |
| Lab | lab(36.64 62.25 -48.07) | color: lab(36.64 62.25 -48.07) | |
| LCH | lch(36.64 78.65 322.32) | color: lch(36.64 78.65 322.32) |
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)
#5D5C84 — rgb(93, 92, 132)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#646C7C — rgb(100, 108, 124)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#886A64 — rgb(136, 106, 100)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(290, 70%, 38%);
text
color: hsl(290, 70%, 38%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(290, 70%, 38%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(290, 70%, 58%), hsl(290, 70%, 38%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(290, 70%, 38%), hsl(290, 70%, 18%))
hex
background-color: #8E1DA5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(290,70%,38%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(290, 70%, 38%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(290, 70%, 38%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(290, 70%, 38%)?
HEX: #8E1DA5 | RGB: rgb(142, 29, 165) | CMYK: 14%, 82%, 0%, 35% | HSV: 290°, 82%, 65%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8E1DA5?
The complementary color is HSL(110, 70%, 38%). 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, 70%, 38%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(290, 70%, 38%); — As HEX: color: #8E1DA5; — As RGB: color: rgb(142, 29, 165); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(290,70%,38%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(290, 70%, 38%);