HSL(281, 40%, 55%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(281,40%,55%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(281, 40%, 55%) | color: hsl(281, 40%, 55%) | |
| HEX | #9D5EBA | color: #9D5EBA | |
| RGB | rgb(157, 94, 186) | color: rgb(157, 94, 186) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 49%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(281, 49%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(281 37% 27%) | color: hwb(281 37% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5893 0.1495 314.25) | color: oklch(0.5893 0.1495 314.25) | |
| Lab | lab(50.36 41.72 -38.49) | color: lab(50.36 41.72 -38.49) | |
| LCH | lch(50.36 56.76 317.31) | color: lch(50.36 56.76 317.31) |
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)
#8281A4 — rgb(130, 129, 164)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#858A9E — rgb(133, 138, 158)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9A928E — rgb(154, 146, 142)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(281, 40%, 55%);
text
color: hsl(281, 40%, 55%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(281, 40%, 55%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 40%, 75%), hsl(281, 40%, 55%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 40%, 55%), hsl(281, 40%, 35%))
hex
background-color: #9D5EBA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(281,40%,55%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(281, 40%, 55%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(281, 40%, 55%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(281, 40%, 55%)?
HEX: #9D5EBA | RGB: rgb(157, 94, 186) | CMYK: 16%, 49%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 281°, 49%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9D5EBA?
The complementary color is HSL(101, 40%, 55%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 281°, 41°, and 161°. For analogous combinations, try hues 251° and 311°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(281, 40%, 55%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(281, 40%, 55%); — As HEX: color: #9D5EBA; — As RGB: color: rgb(157, 94, 186); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(281,40%,55%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(281, 40%, 55%);