HSL(268, 40%, 56%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(268,40%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(268, 40%, 56%) | color: hsl(268, 40%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #8C62BC | color: #8C62BC | |
| RGB | rgb(140, 98, 188) | color: rgb(140, 98, 188) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 48%, 0%, 26%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(268, 48%, 74%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(268 38% 26%) | color: hwb(268 38% 26%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5784 0.1392 303.92) | color: oklch(0.5784 0.1392 303.92) | |
| Lab | lab(49.43 35.15 -41.24) | color: lab(49.43 35.15 -41.24) | |
| LCH | lch(49.43 54.19 310.44) | color: lch(49.43 54.19 310.44) |
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)
#7A79A6 — rgb(122, 121, 166)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7C7FA1 — rgb(124, 127, 161)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8A9591 — rgb(138, 149, 145)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(268, 40%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(268, 40%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(268, 40%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(268, 40%, 76%), hsl(268, 40%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(268, 40%, 56%), hsl(268, 40%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #8C62BC;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(268,40%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(268, 40%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(268, 40%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(268, 40%, 56%)?
HEX: #8C62BC | RGB: rgb(140, 98, 188) | CMYK: 26%, 48%, 0%, 26% | HSV: 268°, 48%, 74%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8C62BC?
The complementary color is HSL(88, 40%, 56%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 268°, 28°, and 148°. For analogous combinations, try hues 238° and 298°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(268, 40%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(268, 40%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #8C62BC; — As RGB: color: rgb(140, 98, 188); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(268,40%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(268, 40%, 56%);