Dark Soft Indigo is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #2A1B6A, which equals rgb(42, 27, 106) in RGB and hsl(251, 59%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C60 M75 Y0 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#2A1B6A - RGB
42, 27, 106 - HSL
251°, 59%, 26% - CMYK
60, 75, 0, 58 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Soft Indigo
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.35:1. Its complementary color is #5B691B.
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Dark Soft Indigo color codes
| HEX | #2A1B6A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(42, 27, 106) |
| HSL | hsl(251, 59%, 26%) |
| HSV | 251°, 75%, 42% |
| CMYK | 60%, 75%, 0%, 58% |
| Decimal | 2759530 |
Shades and tints of Dark Soft Indigo
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DCD9E6 - 100
#B8B3CD - 200
#958DB5 - 300
#71679C - 400
#4E4183 - 500
#2A1B6A - 600
#231758 - 700
#1C1247 - 800
#150E35 - 900
#0E0923 - 950
#070512
Color harmonies for Dark Soft Indigo
- Complementary
#5B691B≈ Dark Soft Lime - Analogous −30°
#1B3469≈ Dark Soft Sapphire - Analogous +30°
#511B69≈ Dark Soft Grape - Triadic +120°
#692A1B≈ Dark Soft Vermilion - Triadic +240°
#1B692A≈ Dark Soft Emerald - Split 150°
#69511B≈ Dark Soft Amber - Split 210°
#34691B≈ Dark Soft Leaf
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Soft Indigo
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Soft Indigo | Aa | 14.35:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Soft Indigo | Aa | 1.46:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Soft Indigo
background-color: #2A1B6A;color: #2A1B6A;background-color: rgb(42, 27, 106);background-color: hsl(251, 59%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-soft-indigo: #2A1B6A; }class="bg-[#2A1B6A]"Colors similar to Dark Soft Indigo
- Dark Soft Ultramarine
#221B6A - Dark Soft Iris
#321B6A - Dark Soft Blue
#1B1B6A - Dark Soft Periwinkle
#3A1B6A - Dark Soft Royal
#1B226A - Midnight Blue
#191970 - Dark Muted Blue
#28285D - Dark Muted Ultramarine
#2D285D - Dark Soft Violet
#421B6A - Dark Bright Iris
#2D0D77 - Dark Muted Indigo
#32285D - Dark Soft Cobalt
#1B2A6A
More blue shades
- Light Bright Indigo
#7F63EE - Pale Bright Indigo
#9D88F2 - Very Pale Bright Indigo
#BBACF6 - Palest Bright Indigo
#D9D1FA - Darkest Soft Indigo
#100A29 - Very Dark Soft Indigo
#1D1249 - Deep Soft Indigo
#37238B - Medium Dark Soft Indigo
#452BAB - Soft Indigo
#5233CC - Medium Light Soft Indigo
#6D54D4 - Light Soft Indigo
#8974DC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Soft Indigo?
The HEX code for Dark Soft Indigo is #2A1B6A.
What is the RGB value of Dark Soft Indigo?
Dark Soft Indigo has an RGB value of 42, 27, 106 (rgb(42, 27, 106)). In HSL it is 251°, 59%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Soft Indigo?
Use white text on Dark Soft Indigo. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.35:1 and black text has 1.46:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Soft Indigo?
The complementary color of Dark Soft Indigo is #5B691B. Analogous colors #1B3469 and #511B69 also pair well.