HSL(278, 17%, 40%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(278,17%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(278, 17%, 40%) | color: hsl(278, 17%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #6B5577 | color: #6B5577 | |
| RGB | rgb(107, 85, 119) | color: rgb(107, 85, 119) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 29%, 0%, 53%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(279, 29%, 47%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(279 33% 53%) | color: hwb(279 33% 53%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4847 0.0595 313.41) | color: oklch(0.4847 0.0595 313.41) | |
| Lab | lab(39.5 15.98 -15.86) | color: lab(39.5 15.98 -15.86) | |
| LCH | lch(39.5 22.51 315.22) | color: lch(39.5 22.51 315.22) |
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)
#61616F — rgb(97, 97, 111)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#63646D — rgb(99, 100, 109)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#6A6867 — rgb(106, 104, 103)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(278, 17%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(278, 17%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(278, 17%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(278, 17%, 60%), hsl(278, 17%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(278, 17%, 40%), hsl(278, 17%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #6B5577;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(278,17%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(278, 17%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(278, 17%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(278, 17%, 40%)?
HEX: #6B5577 | RGB: rgb(107, 85, 119) | CMYK: 10%, 29%, 0%, 53% | HSV: 279°, 29%, 47%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #6B5577?
The complementary color is HSL(98, 17%, 40%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 278°, 38°, and 158°. For analogous combinations, try hues 248° and 308°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(278, 17%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(278, 17%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #6B5577; — As RGB: color: rgb(107, 85, 119); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(278,17%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(278, 17%, 40%);