HSL(285, 40%, 53%)
Purple — Purple color
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Color Information
Color Name
Purple
Color Family
Purple
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(285,40%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(285, 40%, 53%) | color: hsl(285, 40%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #9F57B7 | color: #9F57B7 | |
| RGB | rgb(159, 87, 183) | color: rgb(159, 87, 183) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 52%, 0%, 28%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(285, 52%, 72%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(285 35% 28%) | color: hwb(285 35% 28%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5795 0.1587 317.1) | color: oklch(0.5795 0.1587 317.1) | |
| Lab | lab(49.02 45.38 -38.85) | color: lab(49.02 45.38 -38.85) | |
| LCH | lch(49.02 59.74 319.43) | color: lch(49.02 59.74 319.43) |
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)
#807FA0 — rgb(128, 127, 160)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#84899A — rgb(132, 137, 154)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9B8D89 — rgb(155, 141, 137)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(285, 40%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(285, 40%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(285, 40%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(285, 40%, 73%), hsl(285, 40%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(285, 40%, 53%), hsl(285, 40%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #9F57B7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(285,40%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(285, 40%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(285, 40%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(285, 40%, 53%)?
HEX: #9F57B7 | RGB: rgb(159, 87, 183) | CMYK: 13%, 52%, 0%, 28% | HSV: 285°, 52%, 72%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9F57B7?
The complementary color is HSL(105, 40%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 285°, 45°, and 165°. For analogous combinations, try hues 255° and 315°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(285, 40%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(285, 40%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #9F57B7; — As RGB: color: rgb(159, 87, 183); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(285,40%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(285, 40%, 53%);