35 Different Shades of Indigo (+ HEX codes)

Explore all shades of indigo, from lighter to darker shades. See HEX codes, shade names, and indigo color palettes. Click any shade to copy its HEX code.

Indigo is the color of depth, mystery, and creativity! From deep, moody hues to rich, velvety tones, explore our collection of 30+ indigo shades that add a bold and sophisticated touch to any design.

Whether you prefer a dark, dramatic shade or a softer, more muted tone, you'll find a variety of shades with their names and color codes. Plus, discover stunning indigo color palettes for your projects!

  • bright lavender
    #BF94E4
  • lavender purple
    #977BB6
  • rich lilac
    #B566D3
  • purple mountain majesty
    #9678B6
  • amethyst indigo
    #9274CD
  • medium orchid
    #BA56D4
  • medium slate blue
    #7C68EE
  • lavender indigo
    #9357EB
  • soft indigo
    #8166A9
  • deep lilac
    #9955BC
  • french lilac
    #86608F
  • french mauve
    #86608E
  • slate blue
    #6B5ACD
  • deep periwinkle
    #7D6CC1
  • royal purple
    #7852A9
  • grape
    #7851A9
  • majorelle blue
    #6150DC
  • dark orchid
    #9932CC
  • dark lavender
    #734F95
  • iris
    #5A4FCF
  • twilight lavender
    #8A496B
  • blue violet
    #8A2BE1
  • muted indigo
    #5B4E9C
  • dusky indigo
    #68489E
  • dark amethyst
    #614E8A
  • iris purple
    #5D3FD3
  • vivid violet
    #A000FF
  • deep blue violet
    #473C8B
  • deep indigo
    #4F3A76
  • byzantium
    #702963
  • dark violet
    #9400D4
  • midnight indigo
    #3A1B6F
  • electric indigo
    #6F00FF
  • persian indigo
    #32117A
  • indigo
    #4B0082

Indigo: HEX & RGB Codes

indigo has the following primary color codes:

  • HEX: #4B0082

  • RGB: (75, 0, 130).

Explore a wide range of indigo shades using our interactive color picker. Click any color to copy its HEX code and use it in your project!

Explore tints of indigo

  • Pigment Indigo

    #4a0080

  • Windsor

    #580e90

  • Seance

    #661e99

  • Royal Purple

    #7832a9

  • Studio

    #8447b3

  • Amethyst

    #9961c2

  • Lilac Bush

    #a97acd

  • Light Wisteria

    #c09adb

  • Prelude

    #d2b7e6

  • French Lilac

    #e7d8f3

Explore shades of indigo

  • Black Russian

    #0f001a

  • Black Russian

    #180029

  • Tolopea

    #1e0033

  • Tolopea

    #260042

  • Ripe Plum

    #2d004d

  • Ripe Plum

    #36005c

  • Ripe Plum

    #3b0066

  • Pigment Indigo

    #440075

indigo in HEX, RGB, HSL and CMYK

HEX#4B0082
RGBrgb(75, 0, 130)
HSLhsl(275, 100%, 25%)
CMYKcmyk(42%, 100%, 0%, 49%)

Tints and shades of indigo

Tints add white and shades add black, keeping the hue. Use them for hover states, borders and backgrounds that still belong to the same colour.

Tints (lighter)

  • #6e00bc

  • #9100f8

  • #ab36ff

  • #c472ff

  • #ddaeff

  • #f6ebff

Shades (darker)

  • #40006e

  • #36005c

  • #2b004a

  • #210038

  • #160026

  • #0c0014

Colours that work with indigo

Complementary

#4B0082 #358000

Opposite on the colour wheel. Maximum contrast — use it for accents, not for half the page.

Analogous

#0b0080 #4B0082 #800075

Neighbours on the wheel. Calm and cohesive, the safest way to build a palette.

Triadic

#4B0082 #804a00 #00804a

Three colours evenly spaced. Lively and balanced; let one dominate.

Text on indigo

Example Primary text
White text on indigo12.95:1AAA
Example Primary text
Near-black text on indigo1.37:1Fail

Measured against WCAG: 4.5:1 for body text, 3:1 for large text. Test your own pair in the Contrast Checker

indigo shade chart

Shade chart showing five steps of indigo, from light tint to deep shade

Right-click to save the chart, or copy the individual codes above.

Color palettes with a similar shade