HSL(277, 59%, 53%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(277,59%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(277, 59%, 53%) | color: hsl(277, 59%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #9840CE | color: #9840CE | |
| RGB | rgb(152, 64, 206) | color: rgb(152, 64, 206) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 69%, 0%, 19%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(277, 69%, 81%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(277 25% 19%) | color: hwb(277 25% 19%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5553 0.213 309.52) | color: oklch(0.5553 0.213 309.52) | |
| Lab | lab(45.36 59.77 -58.06) | color: lab(45.36 59.77 -58.06) | |
| LCH | lch(45.36 83.33 315.83) | color: lch(45.36 83.33 315.83) |
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)
#7271AC — rgb(114, 113, 172)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#777EA3 — rgb(119, 126, 163)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#94918B — rgb(148, 145, 139)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(277, 59%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(277, 59%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(277, 59%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(277, 59%, 73%), hsl(277, 59%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(277, 59%, 53%), hsl(277, 59%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #9840CE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(277,59%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(277, 59%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(277, 59%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(277, 59%, 53%)?
HEX: #9840CE | RGB: rgb(152, 64, 206) | CMYK: 26%, 69%, 0%, 19% | HSV: 277°, 69%, 81%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9840CE?
The complementary color is HSL(97, 59%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 277°, 37°, and 157°. For analogous combinations, try hues 247° and 307°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(277, 59%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(277, 59%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #9840CE; — As RGB: color: rgb(152, 64, 206); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(277,59%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(277, 59%, 53%);