HSL(284, 79%, 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(284,79%,40%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(284, 79%, 40%) | color: hsl(284, 79%, 40%) | |
| HEX | #8C15B7 | color: #8C15B7 | |
| RGB | rgb(140, 21, 183) | color: rgb(140, 21, 183) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 89%, 0%, 28%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(284, 89%, 72%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(284 8% 28%) | color: hwb(284 8% 28%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.4876 0.229 313.88) | color: oklch(0.4876 0.229 313.88) | |
| Lab | lab(36.99 67.15 -58.27) | color: lab(36.99 67.15 -58.27) | |
| LCH | lch(36.99 88.91 319.05) | color: lch(36.99 88.91 319.05) |
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)
#585790 — rgb(88, 87, 144)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#5F6886 — rgb(95, 104, 134)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#86716A — rgb(134, 113, 106)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(284, 79%, 40%);
text
color: hsl(284, 79%, 40%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(284, 79%, 40%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(284, 79%, 60%), hsl(284, 79%, 40%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(284, 79%, 40%), hsl(284, 79%, 20%))
hex
background-color: #8C15B7;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(284,79%,40%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(284, 79%, 40%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(284, 79%, 40%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(284, 79%, 40%)?
HEX: #8C15B7 | RGB: rgb(140, 21, 183) | CMYK: 23%, 89%, 0%, 28% | HSV: 284°, 89%, 72%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #8C15B7?
The complementary color is HSL(104, 79%, 40%). 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, 79%, 40%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(284, 79%, 40%); — As HEX: color: #8C15B7; — As RGB: color: rgb(140, 21, 183); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(284,79%,40%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(284, 79%, 40%);