Indigo is a
cool medium color with the hex code #5258AD.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
82, 88, 173 in digital design or CMYK 53%, 49%, 0%, 32% for print applications.
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Indigo
#5258AD
Indigo color values
- HEX
- #5258AD
- RGB
- 82, 88, 173
- HSL
- 236°, 36%, 50%
- CMYK
- 53, 49, 0, 32
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Indigo sits at 236° on the color wheel with 36% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 36% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Indigo is rendered as rgb(82, 88, 173), where the blue channel is highest at 173, producing a strongly blue character. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.
For print, Indigo translates to a CMYK breakdown of 53C 49M 0Y 32K. With a moderate key (32%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Indigo
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #5258AD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 82, 88, 173;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#5258AD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 53%
M: 49%
Y: 0%
K: 32%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(82, 88, 173)
rgba(82, 88, 173, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #5258AD?
#5258AD is Indigo, a cool medium color with RGB values of 82, 88, 173. It has a hue of 236°, 36%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #5258AD?
The RGB color code for #5258AD is rgb(82, 88, 173). This means it contains 82 red,
88 green, and 173 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Indigo a warm or cool color?
Indigo (#5258AD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #5258AD in CSS?
You can use #5258AD in CSS with:
background-color: #5258AD; or color: #5258AD; or as an RGB value: rgb(82, 88, 173). For print design, use CMYK: 53%, 49%, 0%, 32%.