HSL(279, 32%, 57%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(279,32%,57%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(279, 32%, 57%) | color: hsl(279, 32%, 57%) | |
| HEX | #9C6EB4 | color: #9C6EB4 | |
| RGB | rgb(156, 110, 180) | color: rgb(156, 110, 180) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 39%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(279, 39%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(279 43% 29%) | color: hwb(279 43% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6118 0.1143 313.45) | color: oklch(0.6118 0.1143 313.45) | |
| Lab | lab(53.51 31.18 -30.09) | color: lab(53.51 31.18 -30.09) | |
| LCH | lch(53.51 43.33 316.02) | color: lch(53.51 43.33 316.02) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#8888A3 — rgb(136, 136, 163)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8B8E9F — rgb(139, 142, 159)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9A9693 — rgb(154, 150, 147)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(279, 32%, 57%);
text
color: hsl(279, 32%, 57%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(279, 32%, 57%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(279, 32%, 77%), hsl(279, 32%, 57%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(279, 32%, 57%), hsl(279, 32%, 37%))
hex
background-color: #9C6EB4;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(279,32%,57%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(279, 32%, 57%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(279, 32%, 57%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(279, 32%, 57%)?
HEX: #9C6EB4 | RGB: rgb(156, 110, 180) | CMYK: 13%, 39%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 279°, 39%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9C6EB4?
The complementary color is HSL(99, 32%, 57%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 279°, 39°, and 159°. For analogous combinations, try hues 249° and 309°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(279, 32%, 57%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(279, 32%, 57%); — As HEX: color: #9C6EB4; — As RGB: color: rgb(156, 110, 180); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(279,32%,57%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(279, 32%, 57%);