HSL(261, 69%, 40%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(261,69%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(261, 69%, 40%) | color: hsl(261, 69%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #5120AC | color: #5120AC | |
| RGB | rgb(81, 32, 172) | color: rgb(81, 32, 172) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(53%, 81%, 0%, 33%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(261, 81%, 67%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(261 13% 33%) | color: hwb(261 13% 33%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4106 0.2007 290.39) | color: oklch(0.4106 0.2007 290.39) | |
| Lab | lab(28.8 53.15 -65.44) | color: lab(28.8 53.15 -65.44) | |
| LCH | lch(28.8 84.3 309.08) | color: lch(28.8 84.3 309.08) |
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)
#3C3B8A — rgb(60, 59, 138)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#3F4282 — rgb(63, 66, 130)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4F6F6A — rgb(79, 111, 106)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(261, 69%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(261, 69%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(261, 69%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(261, 69%, 60%), hsl(261, 69%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(261, 69%, 40%), hsl(261, 69%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #5120AC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(261,69%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(261, 69%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(261, 69%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(261, 69%, 40%)?
HEX: #5120AC | RGB: rgb(81, 32, 172) | CMYK: 53%, 81%, 0%, 33% | HSV: 261°, 81%, 67%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #5120AC?
The complementary color is HSL(81, 69%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 261°, 21°, and 141°. For analogous combinations, try hues 231° and 291°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(261, 69%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(261, 69%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #5120AC; — As RGB: color: rgb(81, 32, 172); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(261,69%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(261, 69%, 40%);