HSL(256, 40%, 82%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(256,40%,82%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(256, 40%, 82%) | color: hsl(256, 40%, 82%) | |
| HEX | #C9BFE3 | color: #C9BFE3 | |
| RGB | rgb(201, 191, 227) | color: rgb(201, 191, 227) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 16%, 0%, 11%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(257, 16%, 89%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(257 75% 11%) | color: hwb(257 75% 11%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8244 0.051 297.98) | color: oklch(0.8244 0.051 297.98) | |
| Lab | lab(79.17 10.39 -16.64) | color: lab(79.17 10.39 -16.64) | |
| LCH | lch(79.17 19.62 301.98) | color: lch(79.17 19.62 301.98) |
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)
#C5C5DA — rgb(197, 197, 218)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C5C6D8 — rgb(197, 198, 216)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C9D3D2 — rgb(201, 211, 210)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(256, 40%, 82%);
text
color: hsl(256, 40%, 82%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(256, 40%, 82%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(256, 40%, 100%), hsl(256, 40%, 82%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(256, 40%, 82%), hsl(256, 40%, 62%))
hex
background-color: #C9BFE3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(256,40%,82%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(256, 40%, 82%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(256, 40%, 82%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(256, 40%, 82%)?
HEX: #C9BFE3 | RGB: rgb(201, 191, 227) | CMYK: 11%, 16%, 0%, 11% | HSV: 257°, 16%, 89%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C9BFE3?
The complementary color is HSL(76, 40%, 82%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 256°, 16°, and 136°. For analogous combinations, try hues 226° and 286°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(256, 40%, 82%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(256, 40%, 82%); — As HEX: color: #C9BFE3; — As RGB: color: rgb(201, 191, 227); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(256,40%,82%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(256, 40%, 82%);