HSL(255, 40%, 53%)
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%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(255, 40%, 53%) | color: hsl(255, 40%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #6F57B7 | color: #6F57B7 | |
| RGB | rgb(111, 87, 183) | color: rgb(111, 87, 183) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 52%, 0%, 28%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(255, 52%, 72%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(255 35% 28%) | color: hwb(255 35% 28%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5278 0.1459 292.17) | color: oklch(0.5278 0.1459 292.17) | |
| Lab | lab(43.67 32.59 -47.66) | color: lab(43.67 32.59 -47.66) | |
| LCH | lch(43.67 57.74 304.36) | color: lch(43.67 57.74 304.36) |
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)
#6564A0 — rgb(101, 100, 160)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#66689A — rgb(102, 104, 154)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#6E8D89 — rgb(110, 141, 137)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(255, 40%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(255, 40%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(255, 40%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(255, 40%, 73%), hsl(255, 40%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(255, 40%, 53%), hsl(255, 40%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #6F57B7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(255,40%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(255, 40%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(255, 40%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(255, 40%, 53%)?
HEX: #6F57B7 | RGB: rgb(111, 87, 183) | CMYK: 39%, 52%, 0%, 28% | HSV: 255°, 52%, 72%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6F57B7?
The complementary color is HSL(75, 40%, 53%). 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%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(255, 40%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #6F57B7; — As RGB: color: rgb(111, 87, 183); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(255,40%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(255, 40%, 53%);