HSL(291, 17%, 55%)
Purple — Purple color
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Color Information
Color Name
Purple
Color Family
Purple
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(291,17%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(291, 17%, 55%) | color: hsl(291, 17%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #9A79A0 | color: #9A79A0 | |
| RGB | rgb(154, 121, 160) | color: rgb(154, 121, 160) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 24%, 0%, 37%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(291, 24%, 63%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(291 48% 37%) | color: hwb(291 48% 37%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6212 0.069 321.15) | color: oklch(0.6212 0.069 321.15) | |
| Lab | lab(55.16 19.96 -16.01) | color: lab(55.16 19.96 -16.01) | |
| LCH | lch(55.16 25.59 321.27) | color: lch(55.16 25.59 321.27) |
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)
#8C8B97 — rgb(140, 139, 151)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8E9094 — rgb(142, 144, 148)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#988F8D — rgb(152, 143, 141)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(291, 17%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(291, 17%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(291, 17%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(291, 17%, 75%), hsl(291, 17%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(291, 17%, 55%), hsl(291, 17%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #9A79A0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(291,17%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(291, 17%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(291, 17%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(291, 17%, 55%)?
HEX: #9A79A0 | RGB: rgb(154, 121, 160) | CMYK: 4%, 24%, 0%, 37% | HSV: 291°, 24%, 63%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9A79A0?
The complementary color is HSL(111, 17%, 55%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 291°, 51°, and 171°. For analogous combinations, try hues 261° and 321°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(291, 17%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(291, 17%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #9A79A0; — As RGB: color: rgb(154, 121, 160); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(291,17%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(291, 17%, 55%);