HSL(285, 72%, 59%)
Purple — Purple color
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Color Information
Color Name
Purple
Color Family
Purple
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(285,72%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(285, 72%, 59%) | color: hsl(285, 72%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #BC4BE2 | color: #BC4BE2 | |
| RGB | rgb(188, 75, 226) | color: rgb(188, 75, 226) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 67%, 0%, 11%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(285, 67%, 89%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(285 29% 11%) | color: hwb(285 29% 11%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6256 0.2306 316.4) | color: oklch(0.6256 0.2306 316.4) | |
| Lab | lab(53.19 66.81 -56.62) | color: lab(53.19 66.81 -56.62) | |
| LCH | lch(53.19 87.58 319.72) | color: lch(53.19 87.58 319.72) |
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)
#8B8ABD — rgb(139, 138, 189)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#929AB5 — rgb(146, 154, 181)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B6A19A — rgb(182, 161, 154)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(285, 72%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(285, 72%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(285, 72%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(285, 72%, 79%), hsl(285, 72%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(285, 72%, 59%), hsl(285, 72%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #BC4BE2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(285,72%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(285, 72%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(285, 72%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(285, 72%, 59%)?
HEX: #BC4BE2 | RGB: rgb(188, 75, 226) | CMYK: 17%, 67%, 0%, 11% | HSV: 285°, 67%, 89%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #BC4BE2?
The complementary color is HSL(105, 72%, 59%). 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, 72%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(285, 72%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #BC4BE2; — As RGB: color: rgb(188, 75, 226); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(285,72%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(285, 72%, 59%);