HSL(279, 40%, 76%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(279,40%,76%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(279, 40%, 76%) | color: hsl(279, 40%, 76%) | |
| HEX | #C9A9DA | color: #C9A9DA | |
| RGB | rgb(201, 169, 218) | color: rgb(201, 169, 218) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 22%, 0%, 15%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(279, 22%, 85%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(279 66% 15%) | color: hwb(279 66% 15%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7791 0.0766 313.8) | color: oklch(0.7791 0.0766 313.8) | |
| Lab | lab(73.45 20.54 -20.4) | color: lab(73.45 20.54 -20.4) | |
| LCH | lch(73.45 28.95 315.2) | color: lch(73.45 28.95 315.2) |
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)
#BBBBCE — rgb(187, 187, 206)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#BDBFCB — rgb(189, 191, 203)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C7C5C3 — rgb(199, 197, 195)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(279, 40%, 76%);
text
color: hsl(279, 40%, 76%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(279, 40%, 76%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(279, 40%, 96%), hsl(279, 40%, 76%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(279, 40%, 76%), hsl(279, 40%, 56%))
hex
background-color: #C9A9DA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(279,40%,76%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(279, 40%, 76%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(279, 40%, 76%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(279, 40%, 76%)?
HEX: #C9A9DA | RGB: rgb(201, 169, 218) | CMYK: 8%, 22%, 0%, 15% | HSV: 279°, 22%, 85%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C9A9DA?
The complementary color is HSL(99, 40%, 76%). 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, 40%, 76%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(279, 40%, 76%); — As HEX: color: #C9A9DA; — As RGB: color: rgb(201, 169, 218); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(279,40%,76%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(279, 40%, 76%);