HSL(280, 70%, 42%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(280,70%,42%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(280, 70%, 42%) | color: hsl(280, 70%, 42%) | |
| HEX | #8420B6 | color: #8420B6 | |
| RGB | rgb(132, 32, 182) | color: rgb(132, 32, 182) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 82%, 0%, 29%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(280, 82%, 71%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(280 13% 29%) | color: hwb(280 13% 29%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.482 0.2182 310.59) | color: oklch(0.482 0.2182 310.59) | |
| Lab | lab(36.59 62.96 -58.39) | color: lab(36.59 62.96 -58.39) | |
| LCH | lch(36.59 85.87 317.16) | color: lch(36.59 85.87 317.16) |
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)
#595892 — rgb(89, 88, 146)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5F6689 — rgb(95, 102, 137)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7F756F — rgb(127, 117, 111)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(280, 70%, 42%);
text
color: hsl(280, 70%, 42%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(280, 70%, 42%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(280, 70%, 62%), hsl(280, 70%, 42%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(280, 70%, 42%), hsl(280, 70%, 22%))
hex
background-color: #8420B6;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(280,70%,42%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(280, 70%, 42%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(280, 70%, 42%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(280, 70%, 42%)?
HEX: #8420B6 | RGB: rgb(132, 32, 182) | CMYK: 27%, 82%, 0%, 29% | HSV: 280°, 82%, 71%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8420B6?
The complementary color is HSL(100, 70%, 42%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 280°, 40°, and 160°. For analogous combinations, try hues 250° and 310°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(280, 70%, 42%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(280, 70%, 42%); — As HEX: color: #8420B6; — As RGB: color: rgb(132, 32, 182); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(280,70%,42%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(280, 70%, 42%);