HSL(281, 45%, 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(281,45%,53%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(281, 45%, 53%) | color: hsl(281, 45%, 53%) | |
| HEX | #9B51BD | color: #9B51BD | |
| RGB | rgb(155, 81, 189) | color: rgb(155, 81, 189) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 57%, 0%, 26%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(281, 57%, 74%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(281 32% 26%) | color: hwb(281 32% 26%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5694 0.1729 313.88) | color: oklch(0.5694 0.1729 313.88) | |
| Lab | lab(47.66 48.69 -44.51) | color: lab(47.66 48.69 -44.51) | |
| LCH | lch(47.66 65.97 317.57) | color: lch(47.66 65.97 317.57) |
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)
#7B7AA3 — rgb(123, 122, 163)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7F859D — rgb(127, 133, 157)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#978E8A — rgb(151, 142, 138)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(281, 45%, 53%);
text
color: hsl(281, 45%, 53%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(281, 45%, 53%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 45%, 73%), hsl(281, 45%, 53%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 45%, 53%), hsl(281, 45%, 33%))
hex
background-color: #9B51BD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(281,45%,53%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(281, 45%, 53%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(281, 45%, 53%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(281, 45%, 53%)?
HEX: #9B51BD | RGB: rgb(155, 81, 189) | CMYK: 18%, 57%, 0%, 26% | HSV: 281°, 57%, 74%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9B51BD?
The complementary color is HSL(101, 45%, 53%). 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, 45%, 53%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(281, 45%, 53%); — As HEX: color: #9B51BD; — As RGB: color: rgb(155, 81, 189); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(281,45%,53%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(281, 45%, 53%);