HSL(261, 50%, 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(261,50%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(261, 50%, 42%) | color: hsl(261, 50%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #5B36A1 | color: #5B36A1 | |
| RGB | rgb(91, 54, 161) | color: rgb(91, 54, 161) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 66%, 0%, 37%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(261, 66%, 63%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(261 21% 37%) | color: hwb(261 21% 37%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4383 0.1641 294.55) | color: oklch(0.4383 0.1641 294.55) | |
| Lab | lab(32.78 41.03 -52.26) | color: lab(32.78 41.03 -52.26) | |
| LCH | lch(32.78 66.44 308.14) | color: lch(32.78 66.44 308.14) |
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)
#4B4B87 — rgb(75, 75, 135)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4D5081 — rgb(77, 80, 129)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#59736E — rgb(89, 115, 110)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(261, 50%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(261, 50%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(261, 50%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(261, 50%, 62%), hsl(261, 50%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(261, 50%, 42%), hsl(261, 50%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #5B36A1;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(261,50%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(261, 50%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(261, 50%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(261, 50%, 42%)?
HEX: #5B36A1 | RGB: rgb(91, 54, 161) | CMYK: 43%, 66%, 0%, 37% | HSV: 261°, 66%, 63%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5B36A1?
The complementary color is HSL(81, 50%, 42%). 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, 50%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(261, 50%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #5B36A1; — As RGB: color: rgb(91, 54, 161); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(261,50%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(261, 50%, 42%);