HSL(286, 70%, 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(286,70%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(286, 70%, 40%) | color: hsl(286, 70%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #8C1FAD | color: #8C1FAD | |
| RGB | rgb(140, 31, 173) | color: rgb(140, 31, 173) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 82%, 0%, 32%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(286, 82%, 68%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(286 12% 32%) | color: hwb(286 12% 32%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4858 0.2139 316.47) | color: oklch(0.4858 0.2139 316.47) | |
| Lab | lab(37.07 62.84 -52.2) | color: lab(37.07 62.84 -52.2) | |
| LCH | lch(37.07 81.69 320.28) | color: lch(37.07 81.69 320.28) |
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)
#5D5C8B — rgb(93, 92, 139)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#636B82 — rgb(99, 107, 130)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#87706A — rgb(135, 112, 106)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(286, 70%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(286, 70%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(286, 70%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(286, 70%, 60%), hsl(286, 70%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(286, 70%, 40%), hsl(286, 70%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #8C1FAD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(286,70%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(286, 70%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(286, 70%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(286, 70%, 40%)?
HEX: #8C1FAD | RGB: rgb(140, 31, 173) | CMYK: 19%, 82%, 0%, 32% | HSV: 286°, 82%, 68%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8C1FAD?
The complementary color is HSL(106, 70%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 286°, 46°, and 166°. For analogous combinations, try hues 256° and 316°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(286, 70%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(286, 70%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #8C1FAD; — As RGB: color: rgb(140, 31, 173); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(286,70%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(286, 70%, 40%);