HSL(290, 100%, 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(290,100%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(290, 100%, 40%) | color: hsl(290, 100%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #AA00CC | color: #AA00CC | |
| RGB | rgb(170, 0, 204) | color: rgb(170, 0, 204) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 100%, 0%, 20%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(290, 100%, 80%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(290 0% 20%) | color: hwb(290 0% 20%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5411 0.2614 318.68) | color: oklch(0.5411 0.2614 318.68) | |
| Lab | lab(42.62 77.92 -61.2) | color: lab(42.62 77.92 -61.2) | |
| LCH | lch(42.62 99.08 321.85) | color: lch(42.62 99.08 321.85) |
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)
#605F9B — rgb(96, 95, 155)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6A778F — rgb(106, 119, 143)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A2746B — rgb(162, 116, 107)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(290, 100%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(290, 100%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(290, 100%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(290, 100%, 60%), hsl(290, 100%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(290, 100%, 40%), hsl(290, 100%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #AA00CC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(290,100%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(290, 100%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(290, 100%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(290, 100%, 40%)?
HEX: #AA00CC | RGB: rgb(170, 0, 204) | CMYK: 17%, 100%, 0%, 20% | HSV: 290°, 100%, 80%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #AA00CC?
The complementary color is HSL(110, 100%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 290°, 50°, and 170°. For analogous combinations, try hues 260° and 320°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(290, 100%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(290, 100%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #AA00CC; — As RGB: color: rgb(170, 0, 204); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(290,100%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(290, 100%, 40%);