HSL(272, 65%, 53%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(272,65%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(272, 65%, 53%) | color: hsl(272, 65%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #8C39D5 | color: #8C39D5 | |
| RGB | rgb(140, 57, 213) | color: rgb(140, 57, 213) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 73%, 0%, 16%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(272, 73%, 84%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(272 23% 16%) | color: hwb(272 23% 16%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5383 0.225 303.85) | color: oklch(0.5383 0.225 303.85) | |
| Lab | lab(43.22 62.02 -65.63) | color: lab(43.22 62.02 -65.63) | |
| LCH | lch(43.22 90.3 313.38) | color: lch(43.22 90.3 313.38) |
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)
#6867AF — rgb(104, 103, 175)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6D73A6 — rgb(109, 115, 166)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#88918B — rgb(136, 145, 139)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(272, 65%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(272, 65%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(272, 65%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 65%, 73%), hsl(272, 65%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 65%, 53%), hsl(272, 65%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #8C39D5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(272,65%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(272, 65%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(272, 65%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(272, 65%, 53%)?
HEX: #8C39D5 | RGB: rgb(140, 57, 213) | CMYK: 34%, 73%, 0%, 16% | HSV: 272°, 73%, 84%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8C39D5?
The complementary color is HSL(92, 65%, 53%). 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, 65%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(272, 65%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #8C39D5; — As RGB: color: rgb(140, 57, 213); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(272,65%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(272, 65%, 53%);