HSL(281, 72%, 49%)
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%,49%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(281, 72%, 49%) | color: hsl(281, 72%, 49%) | |
| HEX | #9E23D7 | color: #9E23D7 | |
| RGB | rgb(158, 35, 215) | color: rgb(158, 35, 215) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 84%, 0%, 16%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(281, 84%, 84%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(281 13% 16%) | color: hwb(281 13% 16%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.5448 0.2511 311.29) | color: oklch(0.5448 0.2511 311.29) | |
| Lab | lab(43.33 72.82 -66.49) | color: lab(43.33 72.82 -66.49) | |
| LCH | lch(43.33 98.61 317.6) | color: lch(43.33 98.61 317.6) |
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)
#6968AB — rgb(105, 104, 171)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#7079A1 — rgb(112, 121, 161)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#988982 — rgb(152, 137, 130)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(281, 72%, 49%);
text
color: hsl(281, 72%, 49%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(281, 72%, 49%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 72%, 69%), hsl(281, 72%, 49%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 72%, 49%), hsl(281, 72%, 29%))
hex
background-color: #9E23D7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(281,72%,49%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(281, 72%, 49%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(281, 72%, 49%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(281, 72%, 49%)?
HEX: #9E23D7 | RGB: rgb(158, 35, 215) | CMYK: 27%, 84%, 0%, 16% | HSV: 281°, 84%, 84%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9E23D7?
The complementary color is HSL(101, 72%, 49%). 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%, 49%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(281, 72%, 49%); — As HEX: color: #9E23D7; — As RGB: color: rgb(158, 35, 215); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(281,72%,49%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(281, 72%, 49%);