HSL(272, 87%, 60%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(272,87%,60%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(272, 87%, 60%) | color: hsl(272, 87%, 60%) | |
| HEX | #9F40F2 | color: #9F40F2 | |
| RGB | rgb(159, 64, 242) | color: rgb(159, 64, 242) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 74%, 0%, 5%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(272, 74%, 95%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(272 25% 5%) | color: hwb(272 25% 5%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5898 0.2498 303.79) | color: oklch(0.5898 0.2498 303.79) | |
| Lab | lab(48.82 69 -72.87) | color: lab(48.82 69 -72.87) | |
| LCH | lch(48.82 100.35 313.44) | color: lch(48.82 100.35 313.44) |
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: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#7675C7 — rgb(118, 117, 199)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7B83BD — rgb(123, 131, 189)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#9AA59D — rgb(154, 165, 157)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(272, 87%, 60%);
text
color: hsl(272, 87%, 60%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(272, 87%, 60%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 87%, 80%), hsl(272, 87%, 60%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 87%, 60%), hsl(272, 87%, 40%))
hex
background-color: #9F40F2;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(272,87%,60%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(272, 87%, 60%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(272, 87%, 60%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(272, 87%, 60%)?
HEX: #9F40F2 | RGB: rgb(159, 64, 242) | CMYK: 34%, 74%, 0%, 5% | HSV: 272°, 74%, 95%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9F40F2?
The complementary color is HSL(92, 87%, 60%). 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, 87%, 60%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(272, 87%, 60%); — As HEX: color: #9F40F2; — As RGB: color: rgb(159, 64, 242); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(272,87%,60%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(272, 87%, 60%);