HSL(255, 40%, 44%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(255,40%,44%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(255, 40%, 44%) | color: hsl(255, 40%, 44%) | |
| HEX | #5A439D | color: #5A439D | |
| RGB | rgb(90, 67, 157) | color: rgb(90, 67, 157) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 57%, 0%, 38%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(255, 57%, 62%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(255 27% 38%) | color: hwb(255 27% 38%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4551 0.1404 291.61) | color: oklch(0.4551 0.1404 291.61) | |
| Lab | lab(35.25 32.07 -45.86) | color: lab(35.25 32.07 -45.86) | |
| LCH | lch(35.25 55.96 304.97) | color: lch(35.25 55.96 304.97) |
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)
#505087 — rgb(80, 80, 135)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#515382 — rgb(81, 83, 130)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#597672 — rgb(89, 118, 114)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(255, 40%, 44%);
text
color: hsl(255, 40%, 44%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(255, 40%, 44%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(255, 40%, 64%), hsl(255, 40%, 44%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(255, 40%, 44%), hsl(255, 40%, 24%))
hex
background-color: #5A439D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(255,40%,44%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(255, 40%, 44%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(255, 40%, 44%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(255, 40%, 44%)?
HEX: #5A439D | RGB: rgb(90, 67, 157) | CMYK: 43%, 57%, 0%, 38% | HSV: 255°, 57%, 62%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5A439D?
The complementary color is HSL(75, 40%, 44%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 255°, 15°, and 135°. For analogous combinations, try hues 225° and 285°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(255, 40%, 44%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(255, 40%, 44%); — As HEX: color: #5A439D; — As RGB: color: rgb(90, 67, 157); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(255,40%,44%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(255, 40%, 44%);