HSL(261, 72%, 57%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(261,72%,57%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(261, 72%, 57%) | color: hsl(261, 72%, 57%) | |
| HEX | #7A42E0 | color: #7A42E0 | |
| RGB | rgb(122, 66, 224) | color: rgb(122, 66, 224) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(46%, 71%, 0%, 12%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(261, 71%, 88%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(261 26% 12%) | color: hwb(261 26% 12%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5374 0.2244 293.64) | color: oklch(0.5374 0.2244 293.64) | |
| Lab | lab(43.38 57.53 -71.75) | color: lab(43.38 57.53 -71.75) | |
| LCH | lch(43.38 91.97 308.72) | color: lch(43.38 91.97 308.72) |
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)
#6261BA — rgb(98, 97, 186)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#6569B1 — rgb(101, 105, 177)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#779C95 — rgb(119, 156, 149)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(261, 72%, 57%);
text
color: hsl(261, 72%, 57%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(261, 72%, 57%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(261, 72%, 77%), hsl(261, 72%, 57%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(261, 72%, 57%), hsl(261, 72%, 37%))
hex
background-color: #7A42E0;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(261,72%,57%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(261, 72%, 57%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(261, 72%, 57%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(261, 72%, 57%)?
HEX: #7A42E0 | RGB: rgb(122, 66, 224) | CMYK: 46%, 71%, 0%, 12% | HSV: 261°, 71%, 88%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #7A42E0?
The complementary color is HSL(81, 72%, 57%). 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, 72%, 57%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(261, 72%, 57%); — As HEX: color: #7A42E0; — As RGB: color: rgb(122, 66, 224); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(261,72%,57%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(261, 72%, 57%);