Indigo

Q: How do I use #5D7BD5 in CSS?

You can use #5D7BD5 in CSS with: background-color: #5D7BD5; or color: #5D7BD5; or as an RGB value: rgb(93, 123, 213). For print design, use CMYK: 56%, 42%, 0%, 16%.

#5D7BD5

Indigo is a cool light color with the hex code #5D7BD5. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 93, 123, 213 in digital design or CMYK 56%, 42%, 0%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Indigo color values

HEX: #5D7BD5
RGB: 93, 123, 213
HSL: 225°, 59%, 60%
CMYK: 56, 42, 0, 16

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Indigo sits at 225° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Indigo is rendered as rgb(93, 123, 213), where the blue channel is highest at 213, 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 56C 42M 0Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (56%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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: #5D7BD5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 93, 123, 213;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5D7BD5',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 56%
M: 42%
Y: 0%
K: 16%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(93, 123, 213)
rgba(93, 123, 213, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 225° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5D7BD5?

#5D7BD5 is Indigo, a cool light color with RGB values of 93, 123, 213. It has a hue of 225°, 59% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #5D7BD5?

The RGB color code for #5D7BD5 is rgb(93, 123, 213). This means it contains 93 red, 123 green, and 213 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Indigo a warm or cool color?

Indigo (#5D7BD5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #5D7BD5 in CSS?

You can use #5D7BD5 in CSS with: background-color: #5D7BD5; or color: #5D7BD5; or as an RGB value: rgb(93, 123, 213). For print design, use CMYK: 56%, 42%, 0%, 16%.