HSL(311, 47%, 38%)
Purple — Purple color
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Color Information
Color Name
Purple
Color Family
Purple
Warm / Cool
🔴 Warm
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(311,47%,38%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(311, 47%, 38%) | color: hsl(311, 47%, 38%) | |
| HEX | #8E337E | color: #8E337E | |
| RGB | rgb(142, 51, 126) | color: rgb(142, 51, 126) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 64%, 11%, 44%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(311, 64%, 56%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(311 20% 44%) | color: hwb(311 20% 44%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4782 0.1523 335.27) | color: oklch(0.4782 0.1523 335.27) | |
| Lab | lab(37.16 47.53 -23.42) | color: lab(37.16 47.53 -23.42) | |
| LCH | lch(37.16 52.99 333.77) | color: lch(37.16 52.99 333.77) |
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)
#67666C — rgb(103, 102, 108)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6C7368 — rgb(108, 115, 104)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#895E5A — rgb(137, 94, 90)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(311, 47%, 38%);
text
color: hsl(311, 47%, 38%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(311, 47%, 38%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(311, 47%, 58%), hsl(311, 47%, 38%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(311, 47%, 38%), hsl(311, 47%, 18%))
hex
background-color: #8E337E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(311,47%,38%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(311, 47%, 38%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(311, 47%, 38%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(311, 47%, 38%)?
HEX: #8E337E | RGB: rgb(142, 51, 126) | CMYK: 0%, 64%, 11%, 44% | HSV: 311°, 64%, 56%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8E337E?
The complementary color is HSL(131, 47%, 38%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 311°, 71°, and 191°. For analogous combinations, try hues 281° and 341°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(311, 47%, 38%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(311, 47%, 38%); — As HEX: color: #8E337E; — As RGB: color: rgb(142, 51, 126); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(311,47%,38%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(311, 47%, 38%);