HSL(272, 61%, 72%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(272,61%,72%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(272, 61%, 72%) | color: hsl(272, 61%, 72%) | |
| HEX | #BB8CE3 | color: #BB8CE3 | |
| RGB | rgb(187, 140, 227) | color: rgb(187, 140, 227) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 38%, 0%, 11%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(272, 38%, 89%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(272 55% 11%) | color: hwb(272 55% 11%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.7175 0.1321 308.21) | color: oklch(0.7175 0.1321 308.21) | |
| Lab | lab(65.65 34.09 -37.48) | color: lab(65.65 34.09 -37.48) | |
| LCH | lch(65.65 50.66 312.29) | color: lch(65.65 50.66 312.29) |
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)
#A7A6CE — rgb(167, 166, 206)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#A9ADC9 — rgb(169, 173, 201)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#B9BDBA — rgb(185, 189, 186)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(272, 61%, 72%);
text
color: hsl(272, 61%, 72%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(272, 61%, 72%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 61%, 92%), hsl(272, 61%, 72%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 61%, 72%), hsl(272, 61%, 52%))
hex
background-color: #BB8CE3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(272,61%,72%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(272, 61%, 72%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(272, 61%, 72%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(272, 61%, 72%)?
HEX: #BB8CE3 | RGB: rgb(187, 140, 227) | CMYK: 18%, 38%, 0%, 11% | HSV: 272°, 38%, 89%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #BB8CE3?
The complementary color is HSL(92, 61%, 72%). 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, 61%, 72%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(272, 61%, 72%); — As HEX: color: #BB8CE3; — As RGB: color: rgb(187, 140, 227); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(272,61%,72%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(272, 61%, 72%);