HSL(281, 59%, 72%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(281,59%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(281, 59%, 72%) | color: hsl(281, 59%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #C78DE2 | color: #C78DE2 | |
| RGB | rgb(199, 141, 226) | color: rgb(199, 141, 226) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 38%, 0%, 11%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(281, 38%, 89%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(281 55% 11%) | color: hwb(281 55% 11%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7307 0.134 314.56) | color: oklch(0.7307 0.134 314.56) | |
| Lab | lab(67.04 36.91 -34.67) | color: lab(67.04 36.91 -34.67) | |
| LCH | lch(67.04 50.64 316.79) | color: lch(67.04 50.64 316.79) |
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)
#AEADCD — rgb(174, 173, 205)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#B1B6C9 — rgb(177, 182, 201)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C4BDBA — rgb(196, 189, 186)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(281, 59%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(281, 59%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(281, 59%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 59%, 92%), hsl(281, 59%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 59%, 72%), hsl(281, 59%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #C78DE2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(281,59%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(281, 59%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(281, 59%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(281, 59%, 72%)?
HEX: #C78DE2 | RGB: rgb(199, 141, 226) | CMYK: 12%, 38%, 0%, 11% | HSV: 281°, 38%, 89%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C78DE2?
The complementary color is HSL(101, 59%, 72%). 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, 59%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(281, 59%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #C78DE2; — As RGB: color: rgb(199, 141, 226); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(281,59%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(281, 59%, 72%);