HSL(259, 50%, 61%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(259,50%,61%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(259, 50%, 61%) | color: hsl(259, 50%, 61%) | |
| HEX | #896ACD | color: #896ACD | |
| RGB | rgb(137, 106, 205) | color: rgb(137, 106, 205) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 48%, 0%, 20%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(259, 48%, 80%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(259 42% 20%) | color: hwb(259 42% 20%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.599 0.1479 296.08) | color: oklch(0.599 0.1479 296.08) | |
| Lab | lab(51.88 34.02 -47.14) | color: lab(51.88 34.02 -47.14) | |
| LCH | lch(51.88 58.13 305.82) | color: lch(51.88 58.13 305.82) |
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)
#7C7BB5 — rgb(124, 123, 181)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7D80AF — rgb(125, 128, 175)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#87A29E — rgb(135, 162, 158)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(259, 50%, 61%);
text
color: hsl(259, 50%, 61%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(259, 50%, 61%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(259, 50%, 81%), hsl(259, 50%, 61%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(259, 50%, 61%), hsl(259, 50%, 41%))
hex
background-color: #896ACD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(259,50%,61%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(259, 50%, 61%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(259, 50%, 61%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(259, 50%, 61%)?
HEX: #896ACD | RGB: rgb(137, 106, 205) | CMYK: 33%, 48%, 0%, 20% | HSV: 259°, 48%, 80%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #896ACD?
The complementary color is HSL(79, 50%, 61%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 259°, 19°, and 139°. For analogous combinations, try hues 229° and 289°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(259, 50%, 61%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(259, 50%, 61%); — As HEX: color: #896ACD; — As RGB: color: rgb(137, 106, 205); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(259,50%,61%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(259, 50%, 61%);