HSL(261, 45%, 60%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(261,45%,60%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(261, 45%, 60%) | color: hsl(261, 45%, 60%) | |
| HEX | #8B6BC7 | color: #8B6BC7 | |
| RGB | rgb(139, 107, 199) | color: rgb(139, 107, 199) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 46%, 0%, 22%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(261, 46%, 78%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(261 42% 22%) | color: hwb(261 42% 22%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5992 0.1387 298.15) | color: oklch(0.5992 0.1387 298.15) | |
| Lab | lab(51.98 32.43 -43.53) | color: lab(51.98 32.43 -43.53) | |
| LCH | lch(51.98 54.28 306.69) | color: lch(51.98 54.28 306.69) |
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)
#7D7DB1 — rgb(125, 125, 177)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7F81AB — rgb(127, 129, 171)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#899F9B — rgb(137, 159, 155)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(261, 45%, 60%);
text
color: hsl(261, 45%, 60%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(261, 45%, 60%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(261, 45%, 80%), hsl(261, 45%, 60%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(261, 45%, 60%), hsl(261, 45%, 40%))
hex
background-color: #8B6BC7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(261,45%,60%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(261, 45%, 60%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(261, 45%, 60%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(261, 45%, 60%)?
HEX: #8B6BC7 | RGB: rgb(139, 107, 199) | CMYK: 30%, 46%, 0%, 22% | HSV: 261°, 46%, 78%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8B6BC7?
The complementary color is HSL(81, 45%, 60%). 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, 45%, 60%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(261, 45%, 60%); — As HEX: color: #8B6BC7; — As RGB: color: rgb(139, 107, 199); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(261,45%,60%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(261, 45%, 60%);