HSL(270, 40%, 53%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(270,40%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(270, 40%, 53%) | color: hsl(270, 40%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #8757B7 | color: #8757B7 | |
| RGB | rgb(135, 87, 183) | color: rgb(135, 87, 183) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 52%, 0%, 28%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(270, 52%, 72%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(270 35% 28%) | color: hwb(270 35% 28%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.552 0.1496 305.1) | color: oklch(0.552 0.1496 305.1) | |
| Lab | lab(46.16 38.81 -43.55) | color: lab(46.16 38.81 -43.55) | |
| LCH | lch(46.16 58.33 311.71) | color: lch(46.16 58.33 311.71) |
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)
#7272A0 — rgb(114, 114, 160)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#75799A — rgb(117, 121, 154)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#858D89 — rgb(133, 141, 137)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(270, 40%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(270, 40%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(270, 40%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(270, 40%, 73%), hsl(270, 40%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(270, 40%, 53%), hsl(270, 40%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #8757B7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(270,40%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(270, 40%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(270, 40%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(270, 40%, 53%)?
HEX: #8757B7 | RGB: rgb(135, 87, 183) | CMYK: 26%, 52%, 0%, 28% | HSV: 270°, 52%, 72%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8757B7?
The complementary color is HSL(90, 40%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 270°, 30°, and 150°. For analogous combinations, try hues 240° and 300°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(270, 40%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(270, 40%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #8757B7; — As RGB: color: rgb(135, 87, 183); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(270,40%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(270, 40%, 53%);