HSL(279, 72%, 38%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(279,72%,38%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(279, 72%, 38%) | color: hsl(279, 72%, 38%) | |
| HEX | #761BA7 | color: #761BA7 | |
| RGB | rgb(118, 27, 167) | color: rgb(118, 27, 167) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 84%, 0%, 35%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(279, 84%, 65%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(279 10% 35%) | color: hwb(279 10% 35%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4473 0.2052 309.45) | color: oklch(0.4473 0.2052 309.45) | |
| Lab | lab(32.76 59.06 -55.76) | color: lab(32.76 59.06 -55.76) | |
| LCH | lch(32.76 81.22 316.65) | color: lch(32.76 81.22 316.65) |
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)
#4F4E85 — rgb(79, 78, 133)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#545B7D — rgb(84, 91, 125)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#716A65 — rgb(113, 106, 101)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(279, 72%, 38%);
text
color: hsl(279, 72%, 38%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(279, 72%, 38%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(279, 72%, 58%), hsl(279, 72%, 38%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(279, 72%, 38%), hsl(279, 72%, 18%))
hex
background-color: #761BA7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(279,72%,38%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(279, 72%, 38%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(279, 72%, 38%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(279, 72%, 38%)?
HEX: #761BA7 | RGB: rgb(118, 27, 167) | CMYK: 29%, 84%, 0%, 35% | HSV: 279°, 84%, 65%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #761BA7?
The complementary color is HSL(99, 72%, 38%). 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, 72%, 38%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(279, 72%, 38%); — As HEX: color: #761BA7; — As RGB: color: rgb(118, 27, 167); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(279,72%,38%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(279, 72%, 38%);