HSL(297, 21%, 49%)
Purple — Purple color
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Color Information
Color Name
Purple
Color Family
Purple
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(297,21%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(297, 21%, 49%) | color: hsl(297, 21%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #956397 | color: #956397 | |
| RGB | rgb(149, 99, 151) | color: rgb(149, 99, 151) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 34%, 0%, 41%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(298, 34%, 59%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(298 39% 41%) | color: hwb(298 39% 41%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5715 0.0971 325.44) | color: oklch(0.5715 0.0971 325.44) | |
| Lab | lab(48.94 29.11 -20.27) | color: lab(48.94 29.11 -20.27) | |
| LCH | lch(48.94 35.47 325.15) | color: lch(48.94 35.47 325.15) |
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)
#7F7F8A — rgb(127, 127, 138)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#828687 — rgb(130, 134, 135)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#93807E — rgb(147, 128, 126)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(297, 21%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(297, 21%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(297, 21%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(297, 21%, 69%), hsl(297, 21%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(297, 21%, 49%), hsl(297, 21%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #956397;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(297,21%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(297, 21%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(297, 21%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(297, 21%, 49%)?
HEX: #956397 | RGB: rgb(149, 99, 151) | CMYK: 1%, 34%, 0%, 41% | HSV: 298°, 34%, 59%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #956397?
The complementary color is HSL(117, 21%, 49%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 297°, 57°, and 177°. For analogous combinations, try hues 267° and 327°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(297, 21%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(297, 21%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #956397; — As RGB: color: rgb(149, 99, 151); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(297,21%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(297, 21%, 49%);