HSL(272, 40%, 31%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(272,40%,31%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(272, 40%, 31%) | color: hsl(272, 40%, 31%) | |
| HEX | #512F6F | color: #512F6F | |
| RGB | rgb(81, 47, 111) | color: rgb(81, 47, 111) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 58%, 0%, 56%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(272, 58%, 44%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(272 18% 56%) | color: hwb(272 18% 56%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3789 0.1095 306.41) | color: oklch(0.3789 0.1095 306.41) | |
| Lab | lab(26.53 28.99 -31.33) | color: lab(26.53 28.99 -31.33) | |
| LCH | lch(26.53 42.68 312.78) | color: lch(26.53 42.68 312.78) |
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)
#424260 — rgb(66, 66, 96)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#44475C — rgb(68, 71, 92)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#4F5351 — rgb(79, 83, 81)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(272, 40%, 31%);
text
color: hsl(272, 40%, 31%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(272, 40%, 31%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 40%, 51%), hsl(272, 40%, 31%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 40%, 31%), hsl(272, 40%, 11%))
hex
background-color: #512F6F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(272,40%,31%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(272, 40%, 31%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(272, 40%, 31%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(272, 40%, 31%)?
HEX: #512F6F | RGB: rgb(81, 47, 111) | CMYK: 27%, 58%, 0%, 56% | HSV: 272°, 58%, 44%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #512F6F?
The complementary color is HSL(92, 40%, 31%). 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, 40%, 31%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(272, 40%, 31%); — As HEX: color: #512F6F; — As RGB: color: rgb(81, 47, 111); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(272,40%,31%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(272, 40%, 31%);