HSL(272, 78%, 51%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(272,78%,51%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(272, 78%, 51%) | color: hsl(272, 78%, 51%) | |
| HEX | #8921E4 | color: #8921E4 | |
| RGB | rgb(137, 33, 228) | color: rgb(137, 33, 228) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 86%, 0%, 11%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(272, 86%, 89%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(272 12% 11%) | color: hwb(272 12% 11%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5274 0.2591 301.19) | color: oklch(0.5274 0.2591 301.19) | |
| Lab | lab(41.23 73.09 -77.48) | color: lab(41.23 73.09 -77.48) | |
| LCH | lch(41.23 106.51 313.33) | color: lch(41.23 106.51 313.33) |
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)
#5C5BB5 — rgb(92, 91, 181)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#626AAA — rgb(98, 106, 170)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#849087 — rgb(132, 144, 135)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(272, 78%, 51%);
text
color: hsl(272, 78%, 51%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(272, 78%, 51%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 78%, 71%), hsl(272, 78%, 51%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 78%, 51%), hsl(272, 78%, 31%))
hex
background-color: #8921E4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(272,78%,51%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(272, 78%, 51%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(272, 78%, 51%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(272, 78%, 51%)?
HEX: #8921E4 | RGB: rgb(137, 33, 228) | CMYK: 40%, 86%, 0%, 11% | HSV: 272°, 86%, 89%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8921E4?
The complementary color is HSL(92, 78%, 51%). 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, 78%, 51%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(272, 78%, 51%); — As HEX: color: #8921E4; — As RGB: color: rgb(137, 33, 228); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(272,78%,51%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(272, 78%, 51%);