HSL(281, 79%, 56%)
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%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(281, 79%, 56%) | color: hsl(281, 79%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #AF36E7 | color: #AF36E7 | |
| RGB | rgb(175, 54, 231) | color: rgb(175, 54, 231) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 77%, 0%, 9%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(281, 77%, 91%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(281 21% 9%) | color: hwb(281 21% 9%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5925 0.2537 312.15) | color: oklch(0.5925 0.2537 312.15) | |
| Lab | lab(48.91 73.11 -66.43) | color: lab(48.91 73.11 -66.43) | |
| LCH | lch(48.91 98.78 317.74) | color: lch(48.91 98.78 317.74) |
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)
#7B7ABC — rgb(123, 122, 188)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#828BB2 — rgb(130, 139, 178)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#A99A93 — rgb(169, 154, 147)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(281, 79%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(281, 79%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(281, 79%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 79%, 76%), hsl(281, 79%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 79%, 56%), hsl(281, 79%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #AF36E7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(281,79%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(281, 79%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(281, 79%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(281, 79%, 56%)?
HEX: #AF36E7 | RGB: rgb(175, 54, 231) | CMYK: 24%, 77%, 0%, 9% | HSV: 281°, 77%, 91%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #AF36E7?
The complementary color is HSL(101, 79%, 56%). 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%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(281, 79%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #AF36E7; — As RGB: color: rgb(175, 54, 231); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(281,79%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(281, 79%, 56%);