HSL(257, 42%, 21%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(257,42%,21%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(257, 42%, 21%) | color: hsl(257, 42%, 21%) | |
| HEX | #2C1F4C | color: #2C1F4C | |
| RGB | rgb(44, 31, 76) | color: rgb(44, 31, 76) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 59%, 0%, 70%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(257, 59%, 30%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(257 12% 70%) | color: hwb(257 12% 70%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2808 0.08 293.94) | color: oklch(0.2808 0.08 293.94) | |
| Lab | lab(15.68 18.47 -25.8) | color: lab(15.68 18.47 -25.8) | |
| LCH | lch(15.68 31.73 305.6) | color: lch(15.68 31.73 305.6) |
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)
#262641 — rgb(38, 38, 65)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#27283F — rgb(39, 40, 63)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2B3937 — rgb(43, 57, 55)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(257, 42%, 21%);
text
color: hsl(257, 42%, 21%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(257, 42%, 21%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(257, 42%, 41%), hsl(257, 42%, 21%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(257, 42%, 21%), hsl(257, 42%, 1%))
hex
background-color: #2C1F4C;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(257,42%,21%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(257, 42%, 21%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(257, 42%, 21%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(257, 42%, 21%)?
HEX: #2C1F4C | RGB: rgb(44, 31, 76) | CMYK: 42%, 59%, 0%, 70% | HSV: 257°, 59%, 30%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2C1F4C?
The complementary color is HSL(77, 42%, 21%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 257°, 17°, and 137°. For analogous combinations, try hues 227° and 287°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(257, 42%, 21%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(257, 42%, 21%); — As HEX: color: #2C1F4C; — As RGB: color: rgb(44, 31, 76); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(257,42%,21%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(257, 42%, 21%);