HSL(284, 20%, 56%)
Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(284,20%,56%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(284, 20%, 56%) | color: hsl(284, 20%, 56%) | |
| HEX | #9978A5 | color: #9978A5 | |
| RGB | rgb(153, 120, 165) | color: rgb(153, 120, 165) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 27%, 0%, 35%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(284, 27%, 65%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(284 47% 35%) | color: hwb(284 47% 35%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.6203 0.0762 316.9) | color: oklch(0.6203 0.0762 316.9) | |
| Lab | lab(54.99 21.23 -19.16) | color: lab(54.99 21.23 -19.16) | |
| LCH | lch(54.99 28.6 317.93) | color: lch(54.99 28.6 317.93) |
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: black
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#8B8A9A — rgb(139, 138, 154)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#8D8F98 — rgb(141, 143, 152)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#979290 — rgb(151, 146, 144)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(284, 20%, 56%);
text
color: hsl(284, 20%, 56%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(284, 20%, 56%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(284, 20%, 76%), hsl(284, 20%, 56%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(284, 20%, 56%), hsl(284, 20%, 36%))
hex
background-color: #9978A5;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(284,20%,56%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(284, 20%, 56%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(284, 20%, 56%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(284, 20%, 56%)?
HEX: #9978A5 | RGB: rgb(153, 120, 165) | CMYK: 7%, 27%, 0%, 35% | HSV: 284°, 27%, 65%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #9978A5?
The complementary color is HSL(104, 20%, 56%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 284°, 44°, and 164°. For analogous combinations, try hues 254° and 314°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(284, 20%, 56%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(284, 20%, 56%); — As HEX: color: #9978A5; — As RGB: color: rgb(153, 120, 165); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(284,20%,56%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(284, 20%, 56%);