HSL(255, 50%, 68%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(255,50%,68%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(255, 50%, 68%) | color: hsl(255, 50%, 68%) | |
| HEX | #9985D6 | color: #9985D6 | |
| RGB | rgb(153, 133, 214) | color: rgb(153, 133, 214) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 38%, 0%, 16%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(255, 38%, 84%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(255 52% 16%) | color: hwb(255 52% 16%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6672 0.1191 294.29) | color: oklch(0.6672 0.1191 294.29) | |
| Lab | lab(60.25 25.08 -38.91) | color: lab(60.25 25.08 -38.91) | |
| LCH | lch(60.25 46.29 302.8) | color: lch(60.25 46.29 302.8) |
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)
#9090C2 — rgb(144, 144, 194)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#9293BE — rgb(146, 147, 190)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#98B3B0 — rgb(152, 179, 176)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(255, 50%, 68%);
text
color: hsl(255, 50%, 68%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(255, 50%, 68%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(255, 50%, 88%), hsl(255, 50%, 68%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(255, 50%, 68%), hsl(255, 50%, 48%))
hex
background-color: #9985D6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(255,50%,68%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(255, 50%, 68%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(255, 50%, 68%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(255, 50%, 68%)?
HEX: #9985D6 | RGB: rgb(153, 133, 214) | CMYK: 29%, 38%, 0%, 16% | HSV: 255°, 38%, 84%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9985D6?
The complementary color is HSL(75, 50%, 68%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 255°, 15°, and 135°. For analogous combinations, try hues 225° and 285°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(255, 50%, 68%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(255, 50%, 68%); — As HEX: color: #9985D6; — As RGB: color: rgb(153, 133, 214); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(255,50%,68%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(255, 50%, 68%);