HSL(279, 49%, 49%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(279,49%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(279, 49%, 49%) | color: hsl(279, 49%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #8F40BA | color: #8F40BA | |
| RGB | rgb(143, 64, 186) | color: rgb(143, 64, 186) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 66%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(279, 66%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(279 25% 27%) | color: hwb(279 25% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5305 0.19 311.4) | color: oklch(0.5305 0.19 311.4) | |
| Lab | lab(42.84 53.47 -50.56) | color: lab(42.84 53.47 -50.56) | |
| LCH | lch(42.84 73.59 316.6) | color: lch(42.84 73.59 316.6) |
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)
#6D6C9C — rgb(109, 108, 156)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#717795 — rgb(113, 119, 149)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8B8580 — rgb(139, 133, 128)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(279, 49%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(279, 49%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(279, 49%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(279, 49%, 69%), hsl(279, 49%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(279, 49%, 49%), hsl(279, 49%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #8F40BA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(279,49%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(279, 49%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(279, 49%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(279, 49%, 49%)?
HEX: #8F40BA | RGB: rgb(143, 64, 186) | CMYK: 23%, 66%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 279°, 66%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8F40BA?
The complementary color is HSL(99, 49%, 49%). 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, 49%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(279, 49%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #8F40BA; — As RGB: color: rgb(143, 64, 186); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(279,49%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(279, 49%, 49%);