HSL(279, 63%, 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(279,63%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(279, 63%, 53%) | color: hsl(279, 63%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #9E3CD3 | color: #9E3CD3 | |
| RGB | rgb(158, 60, 211) | color: rgb(158, 60, 211) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 72%, 0%, 17%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(279, 72%, 83%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(279 23% 17%) | color: hwb(279 23% 17%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.562 0.2244 310.82) | color: oklch(0.562 0.2244 310.82) | |
| Lab | lab(45.91 63.72 -60) | color: lab(45.91 63.72 -60) | |
| LCH | lch(45.91 87.52 316.72) | color: lch(45.91 87.52 316.72) |
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)
#7473AE — rgb(116, 115, 174)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7981A6 — rgb(121, 129, 166)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#99928B — rgb(153, 146, 139)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(279, 63%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(279, 63%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(279, 63%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(279, 63%, 73%), hsl(279, 63%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(279, 63%, 53%), hsl(279, 63%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #9E3CD3;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(279,63%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(279, 63%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(279, 63%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(279, 63%, 53%)?
HEX: #9E3CD3 | RGB: rgb(158, 60, 211) | CMYK: 25%, 72%, 0%, 17% | HSV: 279°, 72%, 83%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9E3CD3?
The complementary color is HSL(99, 63%, 53%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 279°, 39°, and 159°. For analogous combinations, try hues 249° and 309°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(279, 63%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(279, 63%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #9E3CD3; — As RGB: color: rgb(158, 60, 211); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(279,63%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(279, 63%, 53%);