HSL(270, 42%, 42%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(270,42%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(270, 42%, 42%) | color: hsl(270, 42%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #6B3E98 | color: #6B3E98 | |
| RGB | rgb(107, 62, 152) | color: rgb(107, 62, 152) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 59%, 0%, 40%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(270, 59%, 60%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(270 25% 40%) | color: hwb(270 25% 40%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4615 0.144 304.41) | color: oklch(0.4615 0.144 304.41) | |
| Lab | lab(35.67 37.85 -42.05) | color: lab(35.67 37.85 -42.05) | |
| LCH | lch(35.67 56.58 311.99) | color: lch(35.67 56.58 311.99) |
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)
#585782 — rgb(88, 87, 130)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5A5E7D — rgb(90, 94, 125)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#69716D — rgb(105, 113, 109)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(270, 42%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(270, 42%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(270, 42%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(270, 42%, 62%), hsl(270, 42%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(270, 42%, 42%), hsl(270, 42%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #6B3E98;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(270,42%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(270, 42%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(270, 42%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(270, 42%, 42%)?
HEX: #6B3E98 | RGB: rgb(107, 62, 152) | CMYK: 30%, 59%, 0%, 40% | HSV: 270°, 59%, 60%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6B3E98?
The complementary color is HSL(90, 42%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 270°, 30°, and 150°. For analogous combinations, try hues 240° and 300°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(270, 42%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(270, 42%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #6B3E98; — As RGB: color: rgb(107, 62, 152); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(270,42%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(270, 42%, 42%);