HSL(272, 38%, 56%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(272,38%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(272, 38%, 56%) | color: hsl(272, 38%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #9264B9 | color: #9264B9 | |
| RGB | rgb(146, 100, 185) | color: rgb(146, 100, 185) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 46%, 0%, 27%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(272, 46%, 73%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(272 39% 27%) | color: hwb(272 39% 27%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5865 0.1339 307.73) | color: oklch(0.5865 0.1339 307.73) | |
| Lab | lab(50.37 35 -37.98) | color: lab(50.37 35 -37.98) | |
| LCH | lch(50.37 51.65 312.66) | color: lch(50.37 51.65 312.66) |
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)
#7E7EA4 — rgb(126, 126, 164)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8184A0 — rgb(129, 132, 160)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#909491 — rgb(144, 148, 145)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(272, 38%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(272, 38%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(272, 38%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 38%, 76%), hsl(272, 38%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 38%, 56%), hsl(272, 38%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #9264B9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(272,38%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(272, 38%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(272, 38%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(272, 38%, 56%)?
HEX: #9264B9 | RGB: rgb(146, 100, 185) | CMYK: 21%, 46%, 0%, 27% | HSV: 272°, 46%, 73%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9264B9?
The complementary color is HSL(92, 38%, 56%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 272°, 32°, and 152°. For analogous combinations, try hues 242° and 302°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(272, 38%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(272, 38%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #9264B9; — As RGB: color: rgb(146, 100, 185); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(272,38%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(272, 38%, 56%);