HSL(256, 52%, 83%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(256,52%,83%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(256, 52%, 83%) | color: hsl(256, 52%, 83%) | |
| HEX | #C9BDEA | color: #C9BDEA | |
| RGB | rgb(201, 189, 234) | color: rgb(201, 189, 234) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 19%, 0%, 8%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(256, 19%, 92%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(256 75% 8%) | color: hwb(256 75% 8%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.823 0.0636 297.2) | color: oklch(0.823 0.0636 297.2) | |
| Lab | lab(78.9 12.93 -20.81) | color: lab(78.9 12.93 -20.81) | |
| LCH | lch(78.9 24.5 301.85) | color: lch(78.9 24.5 301.85) |
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)
#C4C4DF — rgb(196, 196, 223)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#C5C5DD — rgb(197, 197, 221)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#C8D7D5 — rgb(200, 215, 213)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(256, 52%, 83%);
text
color: hsl(256, 52%, 83%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(256, 52%, 83%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(256, 52%, 100%), hsl(256, 52%, 83%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(256, 52%, 83%), hsl(256, 52%, 63%))
hex
background-color: #C9BDEA;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(256,52%,83%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(256, 52%, 83%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(256, 52%, 83%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(256, 52%, 83%)?
HEX: #C9BDEA | RGB: rgb(201, 189, 234) | CMYK: 14%, 19%, 0%, 8% | HSV: 256°, 19%, 92%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #C9BDEA?
The complementary color is HSL(76, 52%, 83%). 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, 52%, 83%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(256, 52%, 83%); — As HEX: color: #C9BDEA; — As RGB: color: rgb(201, 189, 234); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(256,52%,83%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(256, 52%, 83%);