HSL(256, 20%, 81%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(256,20%,81%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(256, 20%, 81%) | color: hsl(256, 20%, 81%) | |
| HEX | #CAC5D8 | color: #CAC5D8 | |
| RGB | rgb(202, 197, 216) | color: rgb(202, 197, 216) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 9%, 0%, 15%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(256, 9%, 85%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(256 77% 15%) | color: hwb(256 77% 15%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.8333 0.0267 297.85) | color: oklch(0.8333 0.0267 297.85) | |
| Lab | lab(80.43 5.3 -8.83) | color: lab(80.43 5.3 -8.83) | |
| LCH | lch(80.43 10.3 300.97) | color: lch(80.43 10.3 300.97) |
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)
#C8C8D3 — rgb(200, 200, 211)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C8C9D2 — rgb(200, 201, 210)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#CAD0CF — rgb(202, 208, 207)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(256, 20%, 81%);
text
color: hsl(256, 20%, 81%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(256, 20%, 81%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(256, 20%, 100%), hsl(256, 20%, 81%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(256, 20%, 81%), hsl(256, 20%, 61%))
hex
background-color: #CAC5D8;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(256,20%,81%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(256, 20%, 81%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(256, 20%, 81%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(256, 20%, 81%)?
HEX: #CAC5D8 | RGB: rgb(202, 197, 216) | CMYK: 6%, 9%, 0%, 15% | HSV: 256°, 9%, 85%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #CAC5D8?
The complementary color is HSL(76, 20%, 81%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 256°, 16°, and 136°. For analogous combinations, try hues 226° and 286°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(256, 20%, 81%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(256, 20%, 81%); — As HEX: color: #CAC5D8; — As RGB: color: rgb(202, 197, 216); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(256,20%,81%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(256, 20%, 81%);