HSL(281, 52%, 59%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(281,52%,59%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(281, 52%, 59%) | color: hsl(281, 52%, 59%) | |
| HEX | #AA60CD | color: #AA60CD | |
| RGB | rgb(170, 96, 205) | color: rgb(170, 96, 205) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 53%, 0%, 20%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(281, 53%, 80%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(281 38% 20%) | color: hwb(281 38% 20%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6177 0.1727 313.78) | color: oklch(0.6177 0.1727 313.78) | |
| Lab | lab(53.3 48.33 -44.66) | color: lab(53.3 48.33 -44.66) | |
| LCH | lch(53.3 65.81 317.26) | color: lch(53.3 65.81 317.26) |
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)
#8A89B3 — rgb(138, 137, 179)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8E94AC — rgb(142, 148, 172)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A69E99 — rgb(166, 158, 153)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(281, 52%, 59%);
text
color: hsl(281, 52%, 59%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(281, 52%, 59%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 52%, 79%), hsl(281, 52%, 59%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 52%, 59%), hsl(281, 52%, 39%))
hex
background-color: #AA60CD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(281,52%,59%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(281, 52%, 59%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(281, 52%, 59%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(281, 52%, 59%)?
HEX: #AA60CD | RGB: rgb(170, 96, 205) | CMYK: 17%, 53%, 0%, 20% | HSV: 281°, 53%, 80%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #AA60CD?
The complementary color is HSL(101, 52%, 59%). 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, 52%, 59%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(281, 52%, 59%); — As HEX: color: #AA60CD; — As RGB: color: rgb(170, 96, 205); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(281,52%,59%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(281, 52%, 59%);