HSL(273, 40%, 52%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(273,40%,52%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(273, 40%, 52%) | color: hsl(273, 40%, 52%) | |
| HEX | #8954B6 | color: #8954B6 | |
| RGB | rgb(137, 84, 182) | color: rgb(137, 84, 182) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 54%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(272, 54%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(272 33% 29%) | color: hwb(272 33% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5489 0.1538 307.02) | color: oklch(0.5489 0.1538 307.02) | |
| Lab | lab(45.68 40.78 -43.71) | color: lab(45.68 40.78 -43.71) | |
| LCH | lch(45.68 59.78 313.01) | color: lch(45.68 59.78 313.01) |
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)
#72729E — rgb(114, 114, 158)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#757999 — rgb(117, 121, 153)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#868C87 — rgb(134, 140, 135)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(273, 40%, 52%);
text
color: hsl(273, 40%, 52%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(273, 40%, 52%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(273, 40%, 72%), hsl(273, 40%, 52%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(273, 40%, 52%), hsl(273, 40%, 32%))
hex
background-color: #8954B6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(273,40%,52%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(273, 40%, 52%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(273, 40%, 52%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(273, 40%, 52%)?
HEX: #8954B6 | RGB: rgb(137, 84, 182) | CMYK: 25%, 54%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 272°, 54%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8954B6?
The complementary color is HSL(93, 40%, 52%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 273°, 33°, and 153°. For analogous combinations, try hues 243° and 303°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(273, 40%, 52%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(273, 40%, 52%); — As HEX: color: #8954B6; — As RGB: color: rgb(137, 84, 182); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(273,40%,52%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(273, 40%, 52%);