HSL(255, 56%, 35%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(255,56%,35%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(255, 56%, 35%) | color: hsl(255, 56%, 35%) | |
| HEX | #40278B | color: #40278B | |
| RGB | rgb(64, 39, 139) | color: rgb(64, 39, 139) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(54%, 72%, 0%, 45%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(255, 72%, 55%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(255 15% 45%) | color: hwb(255 15% 45%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3697 0.1557 287.69) | color: oklch(0.3697 0.1557 287.69) | |
| Lab | lab(24.97 37.87 -51.63) | color: lab(24.97 37.87 -51.63) | |
| LCH | lch(24.97 64.03 306.26) | color: lch(24.97 64.03 306.26) |
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: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#353573 — rgb(53, 53, 115)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#37396D — rgb(55, 57, 109)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#3F605C — rgb(63, 96, 92)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(255, 56%, 35%);
text
color: hsl(255, 56%, 35%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(255, 56%, 35%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(255, 56%, 55%), hsl(255, 56%, 35%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(255, 56%, 35%), hsl(255, 56%, 15%))
hex
background-color: #40278B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(255,56%,35%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(255, 56%, 35%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(255, 56%, 35%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(255, 56%, 35%)?
HEX: #40278B | RGB: rgb(64, 39, 139) | CMYK: 54%, 72%, 0%, 45% | HSV: 255°, 72%, 55%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #40278B?
The complementary color is HSL(75, 56%, 35%). 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, 56%, 35%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(255, 56%, 35%); — As HEX: color: #40278B; — As RGB: color: rgb(64, 39, 139); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(255,56%,35%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(255, 56%, 35%);