HSL(261, 40%, 40%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(261,40%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(261, 40%, 40%) | color: hsl(261, 40%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #5A3D8F | color: #5A3D8F | |
| RGB | rgb(90, 61, 143) | color: rgb(90, 61, 143) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 57%, 0%, 44%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(261, 57%, 56%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(261 24% 44%) | color: hwb(261 24% 44%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4349 0.1307 296.94) | color: oklch(0.4349 0.1307 296.94) | |
| Lab | lab(32.91 31.69 -41.11) | color: lab(32.91 31.69 -41.11) | |
| LCH | lch(32.91 51.91 307.63) | color: lch(32.91 51.91 307.63) |
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)
#4D4D7B — rgb(77, 77, 123)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4F5176 — rgb(79, 81, 118)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#596B68 — rgb(89, 107, 104)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(261, 40%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(261, 40%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(261, 40%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(261, 40%, 60%), hsl(261, 40%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(261, 40%, 40%), hsl(261, 40%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #5A3D8F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(261,40%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(261, 40%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(261, 40%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(261, 40%, 40%)?
HEX: #5A3D8F | RGB: rgb(90, 61, 143) | CMYK: 37%, 57%, 0%, 44% | HSV: 261°, 57%, 56%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5A3D8F?
The complementary color is HSL(81, 40%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 261°, 21°, and 141°. For analogous combinations, try hues 231° and 291°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(261, 40%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(261, 40%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #5A3D8F; — As RGB: color: rgb(90, 61, 143); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(261,40%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(261, 40%, 40%);