HSL(256, 45%, 62%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(256,45%,62%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(256, 45%, 62%) | color: hsl(256, 45%, 62%) | |
| HEX | #8A72CA | color: #8A72CA | |
| RGB | rgb(138, 114, 202) | color: rgb(138, 114, 202) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 44%, 0%, 21%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(256, 44%, 79%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(256 44% 21%) | color: hwb(256 44% 21%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6125 0.1314 294.77) | color: oklch(0.6125 0.1314 294.77) | |
| Lab | lab(53.71 28.85 -42.52) | color: lab(53.71 28.85 -42.52) | |
| LCH | lch(53.71 51.38 304.16) | color: lch(53.71 51.38 304.16) |
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)
#807FB5 — rgb(128, 127, 181)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8183B0 — rgb(129, 131, 176)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#89A4A0 — rgb(137, 164, 160)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(256, 45%, 62%);
text
color: hsl(256, 45%, 62%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(256, 45%, 62%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(256, 45%, 82%), hsl(256, 45%, 62%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(256, 45%, 62%), hsl(256, 45%, 42%))
hex
background-color: #8A72CA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(256,45%,62%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(256, 45%, 62%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(256, 45%, 62%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(256, 45%, 62%)?
HEX: #8A72CA | RGB: rgb(138, 114, 202) | CMYK: 32%, 44%, 0%, 21% | HSV: 256°, 44%, 79%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8A72CA?
The complementary color is HSL(76, 45%, 62%). 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, 45%, 62%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(256, 45%, 62%); — As HEX: color: #8A72CA; — As RGB: color: rgb(138, 114, 202); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(256,45%,62%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(256, 45%, 62%);