HSL(281, 72%, 43%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(281,72%,43%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(281, 72%, 43%) | color: hsl(281, 72%, 43%) | |
| HEX | #8B1FBD | color: #8B1FBD | |
| RGB | rgb(139, 31, 189) | color: rgb(139, 31, 189) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 84%, 0%, 26%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(281, 84%, 74%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(281 12% 26%) | color: hwb(281 12% 26%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4964 0.227 311.41) | color: oklch(0.4964 0.227 311.41) | |
| Lab | lab(38.1 65.79 -60.01) | color: lab(38.1 65.79 -60.01) | |
| LCH | lch(38.1 89.05 317.63) | color: lch(38.1 89.05 317.63) |
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)
#5C5B97 — rgb(92, 91, 151)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#636B8E — rgb(99, 107, 142)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#867972 — rgb(134, 121, 114)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(281, 72%, 43%);
text
color: hsl(281, 72%, 43%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(281, 72%, 43%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 72%, 63%), hsl(281, 72%, 43%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 72%, 43%), hsl(281, 72%, 23%))
hex
background-color: #8B1FBD;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(281,72%,43%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(281, 72%, 43%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(281, 72%, 43%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(281, 72%, 43%)?
HEX: #8B1FBD | RGB: rgb(139, 31, 189) | CMYK: 26%, 84%, 0%, 26% | HSV: 281°, 84%, 74%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8B1FBD?
The complementary color is HSL(101, 72%, 43%). 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, 72%, 43%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(281, 72%, 43%); — As HEX: color: #8B1FBD; — As RGB: color: rgb(139, 31, 189); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(281,72%,43%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(281, 72%, 43%);