HSL(281, 43%, 48%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(281,43%,48%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(281, 43%, 48%) | color: hsl(281, 43%, 48%) | |
| HEX | #8E46AF | color: #8E46AF | |
| RGB | rgb(142, 70, 175) | color: rgb(142, 70, 175) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 60%, 0%, 31%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(281, 60%, 69%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(281 28% 31%) | color: hwb(281 28% 31%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.53 0.1696 313.76) | color: oklch(0.53 0.1696 313.76) | |
| Lab | lab(43.1 47.91 -43.68) | color: lab(43.1 47.91 -43.68) | |
| LCH | lch(43.1 64.83 317.64) | color: lch(43.1 64.83 317.64) |
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)
#6F6E96 — rgb(111, 110, 150)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#737890 — rgb(115, 120, 144)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#8A827D — rgb(138, 130, 125)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(281, 43%, 48%);
text
color: hsl(281, 43%, 48%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(281, 43%, 48%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 43%, 68%), hsl(281, 43%, 48%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 43%, 48%), hsl(281, 43%, 28%))
hex
background-color: #8E46AF;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(281,43%,48%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(281, 43%, 48%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(281, 43%, 48%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(281, 43%, 48%)?
HEX: #8E46AF | RGB: rgb(142, 70, 175) | CMYK: 19%, 60%, 0%, 31% | HSV: 281°, 60%, 69%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8E46AF?
The complementary color is HSL(101, 43%, 48%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 281°, 41°, and 161°. For analogous combinations, try hues 251° and 311°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(281, 43%, 48%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(281, 43%, 48%); — As HEX: color: #8E46AF; — As RGB: color: rgb(142, 70, 175); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(281,43%,48%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(281, 43%, 48%);