HSL(280, 70%, 50%)
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%,50%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(280, 70%, 50%) | color: hsl(280, 70%, 50%) | |
| HEX | #9D26D9 | color: #9D26D9 | |
| RGB | rgb(157, 38, 217) | color: rgb(157, 38, 217) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 82%, 0%, 15%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(280, 82%, 85%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(280 15% 15%) | color: hwb(280 15% 15%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5468 0.2503 310.33) | color: oklch(0.5468 0.2503 310.33) | |
| Lab | lab(43.6 72.26 -67.2) | color: lab(43.6 72.26 -67.2) | |
| LCH | lch(43.6 98.68 317.08) | color: lch(43.6 98.68 317.08) |
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)
#6968AE — rgb(105, 104, 174)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7079A3 — rgb(112, 121, 163)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#978B84 — rgb(151, 139, 132)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(280, 70%, 50%);
text
color: hsl(280, 70%, 50%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(280, 70%, 50%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(280, 70%, 70%), hsl(280, 70%, 50%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(280, 70%, 50%), hsl(280, 70%, 30%))
hex
background-color: #9D26D9;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(280,70%,50%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(280, 70%, 50%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(280, 70%, 50%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(280, 70%, 50%)?
HEX: #9D26D9 | RGB: rgb(157, 38, 217) | CMYK: 28%, 82%, 0%, 15% | HSV: 280°, 82%, 85%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9D26D9?
The complementary color is HSL(100, 70%, 50%). 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%, 50%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(280, 70%, 50%); — As HEX: color: #9D26D9; — As RGB: color: rgb(157, 38, 217); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(280,70%,50%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(280, 70%, 50%);