Indiglow
Also known as: Pixie Powder , Nightly Expedition , Persian Indigo , Outer Rim
Few blues feel this lively. Indiglow leans cool and steady and dependable, which points it toward corporate branding and SaaS products. For contrast, pair it with a brown from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 13.17:1.
Reference
Indiglow color codes
- HEX
- #301885
- RGB
- rgb(48, 24, 133)
- RGBA
- rgba(48, 24, 133, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(253, 69%, 31%)
- HSV
- hsv(253, 82%, 52%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(64%, 82%, 0%, 48%)
- LAB
- lab(18.9 35.8 -57.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(32.9% 0.166 282.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: midnightblue #191970 · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 5002: Ultramarine blue #2B2C7C · ΔE 6.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Indiglow works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Indiglow
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Indiglow by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 13.17:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.60:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Indiglow background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Indiglow
Indiglow with its complement
Soft neighbors of Indiglow
Indiglow triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Royal #0C1793 · ΔE 3.6
- Occult #4B1E87 · ΔE 4.4
- Space Dust #002299 · ΔE 5.1
- Indigo #4B0082 · ΔE 5.4
- Cobalt #030AA7 · ΔE 5.5
- Dark Galaxy #0018A8 · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Indiglow is closest to Dark Olive .
FAQ
Indiglow FAQs
What color is Indiglow?
Indiglow is a dark blue with the hex code #301885. In HSL terms it has a hue of 253°, 69% saturation, and 31% lightness.
What is the hex code for Indiglow?
The hex code for Indiglow is #301885. In RGB it's rgb(48, 24, 133), and in CMYK it's cmyk(64%, 82%, 0%, 48%).
What colors go well with Indiglow?
Indiglow pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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