HSL(272, 36%, 40%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(272,36%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(272, 36%, 40%) | color: hsl(272, 36%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #68418B | color: #68418B | |
| RGB | rgb(104, 65, 139) | color: rgb(104, 65, 139) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 53%, 0%, 45%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(272, 53%, 55%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(272 26% 45%) | color: hwb(272 26% 45%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4545 0.122 306.5) | color: oklch(0.4545 0.122 306.5) | |
| Lab | lab(35.18 32.02 -34.93) | color: lab(35.18 32.02 -34.93) | |
| LCH | lch(35.18 47.39 312.51) | color: lch(35.18 47.39 312.51) |
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)
#575779 — rgb(87, 87, 121)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#595C75 — rgb(89, 92, 117)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#666B68 — rgb(102, 107, 104)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(272, 36%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(272, 36%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(272, 36%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 36%, 60%), hsl(272, 36%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 36%, 40%), hsl(272, 36%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #68418B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(272,36%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(272, 36%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(272, 36%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(272, 36%, 40%)?
HEX: #68418B | RGB: rgb(104, 65, 139) | CMYK: 25%, 53%, 0%, 45% | HSV: 272°, 53%, 55%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #68418B?
The complementary color is HSL(92, 36%, 40%). 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, 36%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(272, 36%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #68418B; — As RGB: color: rgb(104, 65, 139); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(272,36%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(272, 36%, 40%);