HSL(272, 78%, 59%)
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%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(272, 78%, 59%) | color: hsl(272, 78%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #9C45E8 | color: #9C45E8 | |
| RGB | rgb(156, 69, 232) | color: rgb(156, 69, 232) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 70%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(272, 70%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(272 27% 9%) | color: hwb(272 27% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5841 0.2339 304.41) | color: oklch(0.5841 0.2339 304.41) | |
| Lab | lab(48.45 64.14 -67.86) | color: lab(48.45 64.14 -67.86) | |
| LCH | lch(48.45 93.38 313.39) | color: lch(48.45 93.38 313.39) |
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)
#7676C1 — rgb(118, 118, 193)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7B82B7 — rgb(123, 130, 183)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#98A19B — rgb(152, 161, 155)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(272, 78%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(272, 78%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(272, 78%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 78%, 79%), hsl(272, 78%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 78%, 59%), hsl(272, 78%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #9C45E8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(272,78%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(272, 78%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(272, 78%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(272, 78%, 59%)?
HEX: #9C45E8 | RGB: rgb(156, 69, 232) | CMYK: 33%, 70%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 272°, 70%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9C45E8?
The complementary color is HSL(92, 78%, 59%). 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%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(272, 78%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #9C45E8; — As RGB: color: rgb(156, 69, 232); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(272,78%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(272, 78%, 59%);