HSL(261, 85%, 79%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(261,85%,79%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(261, 85%, 79%) | color: hsl(261, 85%, 79%) | |
| HEX | #BC9CF7 | color: #BC9CF7 | |
| RGB | rgb(188, 156, 247) | color: rgb(188, 156, 247) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 37%, 0%, 3%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(261, 37%, 97%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(261 61% 3%) | color: hwb(261 61% 3%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7559 0.1314 299.44) | color: oklch(0.7559 0.1314 299.44) | |
| Lab | lab(70.3 30.04 -41.18) | color: lab(70.3 30.04 -41.18) | |
| LCH | lch(70.3 50.97 306.11) | color: lch(70.3 50.97 306.11) |
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)
#AEAEE1 — rgb(174, 174, 225)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B0B2DC — rgb(176, 178, 220)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#BAD0CC — rgb(186, 208, 204)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(261, 85%, 79%);
text
color: hsl(261, 85%, 79%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(261, 85%, 79%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(261, 85%, 99%), hsl(261, 85%, 79%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(261, 85%, 79%), hsl(261, 85%, 59%))
hex
background-color: #BC9CF7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(261,85%,79%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(261, 85%, 79%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(261, 85%, 79%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(261, 85%, 79%)?
HEX: #BC9CF7 | RGB: rgb(188, 156, 247) | CMYK: 24%, 37%, 0%, 3% | HSV: 261°, 37%, 97%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #BC9CF7?
The complementary color is HSL(81, 85%, 79%). 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, 85%, 79%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(261, 85%, 79%); — As HEX: color: #BC9CF7; — As RGB: color: rgb(188, 156, 247); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(261,85%,79%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(261, 85%, 79%);