HSL(278, 70%, 36%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(278,70%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(278, 70%, 36%) | color: hsl(278, 70%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #6D1C9C | color: #6D1C9C | |
| RGB | rgb(109, 28, 156) | color: rgb(109, 28, 156) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 82%, 0%, 39%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(278, 82%, 61%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(278 11% 39%) | color: hwb(278 11% 39%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4267 0.1919 308.74) | color: oklch(0.4267 0.1919 308.74) | |
| Lab | lab(30.6 54.91 -52.67) | color: lab(30.6 54.91 -52.67) | |
| LCH | lch(30.6 76.09 316.19) | color: lch(30.6 76.09 316.19) |
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)
#4A497D — rgb(74, 73, 125)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#4F5576 — rgb(79, 85, 118)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#69655F — rgb(105, 101, 95)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(278, 70%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(278, 70%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(278, 70%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(278, 70%, 56%), hsl(278, 70%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(278, 70%, 36%), hsl(278, 70%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #6D1C9C;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(278,70%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(278, 70%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(278, 70%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(278, 70%, 36%)?
HEX: #6D1C9C | RGB: rgb(109, 28, 156) | CMYK: 30%, 82%, 0%, 39% | HSV: 278°, 82%, 61%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6D1C9C?
The complementary color is HSL(98, 70%, 36%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 278°, 38°, and 158°. For analogous combinations, try hues 248° and 308°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(278, 70%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(278, 70%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #6D1C9C; — As RGB: color: rgb(109, 28, 156); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(278,70%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(278, 70%, 36%);