HSL(260, 60%, 36%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(260,60%,36%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(260, 60%, 36%) | color: hsl(260, 60%, 36%) | |
| HEX | #492593 | color: #492593 | |
| RGB | rgb(73, 37, 147) | color: rgb(73, 37, 147) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(50%, 75%, 0%, 42%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(260, 75%, 58%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(260 15% 42%) | color: hwb(260 15% 42%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3837 0.1676 291.37) | color: oklch(0.3837 0.1676 291.37) | |
| Lab | lab(26.29 42.82 -54.38) | color: lab(26.29 42.82 -54.38) | |
| LCH | lch(26.29 69.22 308.22) | color: lch(26.29 69.22 308.22) |
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)
#393978 — rgb(57, 57, 120)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3C3E72 — rgb(60, 62, 114)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#47635F — rgb(71, 99, 95)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(260, 60%, 36%);
text
color: hsl(260, 60%, 36%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(260, 60%, 36%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(260, 60%, 56%), hsl(260, 60%, 36%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(260, 60%, 36%), hsl(260, 60%, 16%))
hex
background-color: #492593;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(260,60%,36%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(260, 60%, 36%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(260, 60%, 36%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(260, 60%, 36%)?
HEX: #492593 | RGB: rgb(73, 37, 147) | CMYK: 50%, 75%, 0%, 42% | HSV: 260°, 75%, 58%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #492593?
The complementary color is HSL(80, 60%, 36%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 260°, 20°, and 140°. For analogous combinations, try hues 230° and 290°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(260, 60%, 36%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(260, 60%, 36%); — As HEX: color: #492593; — As RGB: color: rgb(73, 37, 147); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(260,60%,36%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(260, 60%, 36%);