HSL(281, 71%, 40%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(281,71%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(281, 71%, 40%) | color: hsl(281, 71%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #811EAE | color: #811EAE | |
| RGB | rgb(129, 30, 174) | color: rgb(129, 30, 174) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 83%, 0%, 32%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(281, 83%, 68%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(281 12% 32%) | color: hwb(281 12% 32%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4702 0.212 311.82) | color: oklch(0.4702 0.212 311.82) | |
| Lab | lab(35.31 61.43 -55.73) | color: lab(35.31 61.43 -55.73) | |
| LCH | lch(35.31 82.94 317.79) | color: lch(35.31 82.94 317.79) |
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)
#56558B — rgb(86, 85, 139)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5C6383 — rgb(92, 99, 131)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#7C706A — rgb(124, 112, 106)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(281, 71%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(281, 71%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(281, 71%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 71%, 60%), hsl(281, 71%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 71%, 40%), hsl(281, 71%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #811EAE;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(281,71%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(281, 71%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(281, 71%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(281, 71%, 40%)?
HEX: #811EAE | RGB: rgb(129, 30, 174) | CMYK: 26%, 83%, 0%, 32% | HSV: 281°, 83%, 68%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #811EAE?
The complementary color is HSL(101, 71%, 40%). 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, 71%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(281, 71%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #811EAE; — As RGB: color: rgb(129, 30, 174); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(281,71%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(281, 71%, 40%);