HSL(257, 78%, 49%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(257,78%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(257, 78%, 49%) | color: hsl(257, 78%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #531BDE | color: #531BDE | |
| RGB | rgb(83, 27, 222) | color: rgb(83, 27, 222) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(63%, 88%, 0%, 13%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(257, 88%, 87%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(257 10% 13%) | color: hwb(257 10% 13%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4607 0.256 282.8) | color: oklch(0.4607 0.256 282.8) | |
| Lab | lab(33.76 67.98 -86.58) | color: lab(33.76 67.98 -86.58) | |
| LCH | lch(33.76 110.08 308.14) | color: lch(33.76 110.08 308.14) |
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)
#3B3AAF — rgb(59, 58, 175)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3E42A4 — rgb(62, 66, 164)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#508A81 — rgb(80, 138, 129)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(257, 78%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(257, 78%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(257, 78%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(257, 78%, 69%), hsl(257, 78%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(257, 78%, 49%), hsl(257, 78%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #531BDE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(257,78%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(257, 78%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(257, 78%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(257, 78%, 49%)?
HEX: #531BDE | RGB: rgb(83, 27, 222) | CMYK: 63%, 88%, 0%, 13% | HSV: 257°, 88%, 87%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #531BDE?
The complementary color is HSL(77, 78%, 49%). 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, 78%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(257, 78%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #531BDE; — As RGB: color: rgb(83, 27, 222); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(257,78%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(257, 78%, 49%);