HSL(281, 79%, 41%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(281,79%,41%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(281, 79%, 41%) | color: hsl(281, 79%, 41%) | |
| HEX | #8716BB | color: #8716BB | |
| RGB | rgb(135, 22, 187) | color: rgb(135, 22, 187) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 88%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(281, 88%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(281 9% 27%) | color: hwb(281 9% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4842 0.2303 310.84) | color: oklch(0.4842 0.2303 310.84) | |
| Lab | lab(36.58 66.97 -61.33) | color: lab(36.58 66.97 -61.33) | |
| LCH | lch(36.58 90.81 317.52) | color: lch(36.58 90.81 317.52) |
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)
#565593 — rgb(86, 85, 147)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5D658A — rgb(93, 101, 138)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#81746D — rgb(129, 116, 109)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(281, 79%, 41%);
text
color: hsl(281, 79%, 41%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(281, 79%, 41%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 79%, 61%), hsl(281, 79%, 41%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 79%, 41%), hsl(281, 79%, 21%))
hex
background-color: #8716BB;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(281,79%,41%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(281, 79%, 41%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(281, 79%, 41%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(281, 79%, 41%)?
HEX: #8716BB | RGB: rgb(135, 22, 187) | CMYK: 28%, 88%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 281°, 88%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8716BB?
The complementary color is HSL(101, 79%, 41%). 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, 79%, 41%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(281, 79%, 41%); — As HEX: color: #8716BB; — As RGB: color: rgb(135, 22, 187); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(281,79%,41%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(281, 79%, 41%);