HSL(257, 55%, 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(257,55%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(257, 55%, 42%) | color: hsl(257, 55%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #5230A6 | color: #5230A6 | |
| RGB | rgb(82, 48, 166) | color: rgb(82, 48, 166) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(51%, 71%, 0%, 35%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(257, 71%, 65%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(257 19% 35%) | color: hwb(257 19% 35%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4247 0.1776 289.89) | color: oklch(0.4247 0.1776 289.89) | |
| Lab | lab(31.02 44.03 -58.18) | color: lab(31.02 44.03 -58.18) | |
| LCH | lch(31.02 72.96 307.12) | color: lch(31.02 72.96 307.12) |
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)
#434389 — rgb(67, 67, 137)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#454883 — rgb(69, 72, 131)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#50736E — rgb(80, 115, 110)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(257, 55%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(257, 55%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(257, 55%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(257, 55%, 62%), hsl(257, 55%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(257, 55%, 42%), hsl(257, 55%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #5230A6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(257,55%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(257, 55%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(257, 55%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(257, 55%, 42%)?
HEX: #5230A6 | RGB: rgb(82, 48, 166) | CMYK: 51%, 71%, 0%, 35% | HSV: 257°, 71%, 65%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5230A6?
The complementary color is HSL(77, 55%, 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, 55%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(257, 55%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #5230A6; — As RGB: color: rgb(82, 48, 166); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(257,55%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(257, 55%, 42%);