HSL(281, 50%, 68%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(281,50%,68%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(281, 50%, 68%) | color: hsl(281, 50%, 68%) | |
| HEX | #BC85D6 | color: #BC85D6 | |
| RGB | rgb(188, 133, 214) | color: rgb(188, 133, 214) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 38%, 0%, 16%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(281, 38%, 84%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(281 52% 16%) | color: hwb(281 52% 16%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7005 0.1289 314.41) | color: oklch(0.7005 0.1289 314.41) | |
| Lab | lab(63.61 35.46 -33.42) | color: lab(63.61 35.46 -33.42) | |
| LCH | lch(63.61 48.73 316.7) | color: lch(63.61 48.73 316.7) |
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)
#A4A4C2 — rgb(164, 164, 194)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A7ACBE — rgb(167, 172, 190)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B9B3B0 — rgb(185, 179, 176)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(281, 50%, 68%);
text
color: hsl(281, 50%, 68%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(281, 50%, 68%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 50%, 88%), hsl(281, 50%, 68%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 50%, 68%), hsl(281, 50%, 48%))
hex
background-color: #BC85D6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(281,50%,68%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(281, 50%, 68%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(281, 50%, 68%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(281, 50%, 68%)?
HEX: #BC85D6 | RGB: rgb(188, 133, 214) | CMYK: 12%, 38%, 0%, 16% | HSV: 281°, 38%, 84%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #BC85D6?
The complementary color is HSL(101, 50%, 68%). 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, 50%, 68%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(281, 50%, 68%); — As HEX: color: #BC85D6; — As RGB: color: rgb(188, 133, 214); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(281,50%,68%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(281, 50%, 68%);