HSL(272, 23%, 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(272,23%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(272, 23%, 42%) | color: hsl(272, 23%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #6D5284 | color: #6D5284 | |
| RGB | rgb(109, 82, 132) | color: rgb(109, 82, 132) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 38%, 0%, 48%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(272, 38%, 52%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(272 32% 48%) | color: hwb(272 32% 48%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.487 0.0839 308.33) | color: oklch(0.487 0.0839 308.33) | |
| Lab | lab(39.5 21.58 -23.82) | color: lab(39.5 21.58 -23.82) | |
| LCH | lch(39.5 32.14 312.18) | color: lch(39.5 32.14 312.18) |
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)
#616178 — rgb(97, 97, 120)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#636575 — rgb(99, 101, 117)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#6C6E6C — rgb(108, 110, 108)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(272, 23%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(272, 23%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(272, 23%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 23%, 62%), hsl(272, 23%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 23%, 42%), hsl(272, 23%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #6D5284;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(272,23%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(272, 23%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(272, 23%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(272, 23%, 42%)?
HEX: #6D5284 | RGB: rgb(109, 82, 132) | CMYK: 17%, 38%, 0%, 48% | HSV: 272°, 38%, 52%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6D5284?
The complementary color is HSL(92, 23%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 272°, 32°, and 152°. For analogous combinations, try hues 242° and 302°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(272, 23%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(272, 23%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #6D5284; — As RGB: color: rgb(109, 82, 132); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(272,23%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(272, 23%, 42%);