HSL(257, 35%, 42%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(257,35%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(257, 35%, 42%) | color: hsl(257, 35%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #5B4691 | color: #5B4691 | |
| RGB | rgb(91, 70, 145) | color: rgb(91, 70, 145) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 52%, 0%, 43%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(257, 52%, 57%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(257 27% 43%) | color: hwb(257 27% 43%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4533 0.1192 294.03) | color: oklch(0.4533 0.1192 294.03) | |
| Lab | lab(35.3 27 -38.49) | color: lab(35.3 27 -38.49) | |
| LCH | lch(35.3 47.02 305.05) | color: lch(35.3 47.02 305.05) |
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)
#52527F — rgb(82, 82, 127)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#53557B — rgb(83, 85, 123)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#5A716D — rgb(90, 113, 109)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(257, 35%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(257, 35%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(257, 35%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(257, 35%, 62%), hsl(257, 35%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(257, 35%, 42%), hsl(257, 35%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #5B4691;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(257,35%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(257, 35%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(257, 35%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(257, 35%, 42%)?
HEX: #5B4691 | RGB: rgb(91, 70, 145) | CMYK: 37%, 52%, 0%, 43% | HSV: 257°, 52%, 57%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5B4691?
The complementary color is HSL(77, 35%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 257°, 17°, and 137°. For analogous combinations, try hues 227° and 287°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(257, 35%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(257, 35%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #5B4691; — As RGB: color: rgb(91, 70, 145); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(257,35%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(257, 35%, 42%);