HSL(297, 38%, 40%)
Purple — Purple color
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Color Information
Color Name
Purple
Color Family
Purple
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(297,38%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(297, 38%, 40%) | color: hsl(297, 38%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #893F8D | color: #893F8D | |
| RGB | rgb(137, 63, 141) | color: rgb(137, 63, 141) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 55%, 0%, 45%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(297, 55%, 55%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(297 25% 45%) | color: hwb(297 25% 45%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4942 0.1434 325.49) | color: oklch(0.4942 0.1434 325.49) | |
| Lab | lab(39.24 43.08 -29.46) | color: lab(39.24 43.08 -29.46) | |
| LCH | lch(39.24 52.19 325.63) | color: lch(39.24 52.19 325.63) |
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)
#69687A — rgb(105, 104, 122)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6D7376 — rgb(109, 115, 118)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#856B68 — rgb(133, 107, 104)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(297, 38%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(297, 38%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(297, 38%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(297, 38%, 60%), hsl(297, 38%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(297, 38%, 40%), hsl(297, 38%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #893F8D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(297,38%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(297, 38%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(297, 38%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(297, 38%, 40%)?
HEX: #893F8D | RGB: rgb(137, 63, 141) | CMYK: 3%, 55%, 0%, 45% | HSV: 297°, 55%, 55%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #893F8D?
The complementary color is HSL(117, 38%, 40%). 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, 38%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(297, 38%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #893F8D; — As RGB: color: rgb(137, 63, 141); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(297,38%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(297, 38%, 40%);