HSL(288, 40%, 55%)
Purple — Purple color
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Color Information
Color Name
Purple
Color Family
Purple
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(288,40%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(288, 40%, 55%) | color: hsl(288, 40%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #A85EBA | color: #A85EBA | |
| RGB | rgb(168, 94, 186) | color: rgb(168, 94, 186) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 49%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(288, 49%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(288 37% 27%) | color: hwb(288 37% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6022 0.1548 319.53) | color: oklch(0.6022 0.1548 319.53) | |
| Lab | lab(51.7 44.86 -36.29) | color: lab(51.7 44.86 -36.29) | |
| LCH | lch(51.7 57.7 321.03) | color: lch(51.7 57.7 321.03) |
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)
#8887A4 — rgb(136, 135, 164)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8C929E — rgb(140, 146, 158)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A4928E — rgb(164, 146, 142)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(288, 40%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(288, 40%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(288, 40%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(288, 40%, 75%), hsl(288, 40%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(288, 40%, 55%), hsl(288, 40%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #A85EBA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(288,40%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(288, 40%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(288, 40%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(288, 40%, 55%)?
HEX: #A85EBA | RGB: rgb(168, 94, 186) | CMYK: 10%, 49%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 288°, 49%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #A85EBA?
The complementary color is HSL(108, 40%, 55%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 288°, 48°, and 168°. For analogous combinations, try hues 258° and 318°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(288, 40%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(288, 40%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #A85EBA; — As RGB: color: rgb(168, 94, 186); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(288,40%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(288, 40%, 55%);