Color swatch image showing Indigo dye (#091F92) with RGB(9,31,146) values

Indigo dye (#091F92) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Indigo dye (#091F92) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Indigo dye (#091F92) Color Information

Indigo dye (#091F92) RGB value is (9, 31, 146). The hex color red value is 9, green is 31, and blue is 146. Its HSL format shows a hue of 230°, saturation of 88 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 94 percent, 79 percent, 0 percent, 43 percent.

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Indigo dye (#091F92) Color Meaning

Indigo dye (#091F92) reflects depth, restraint, and intellectual seriousness. This darker indigo signals permanence and discipline. Psychologically, Indigo dye (#091F92) strengthens analytical focus. Culturally, it ties to labor and craftsmanship. Symbolically, Indigo dye (#091F92) represents knowledge earned through effort.

Color Conversion

Convert Indigo dye (#091F92) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#091F92
RGB
rgb(9, 31, 146)
HSL
hsl(230°, 88%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(94%, 79%, 0%, 43%)
HSV
hsv(230°, 94%, 57%)
XYZ
5.7910 3.1134 27.4899
Yxy
3.1134 0.1591 0.0855
Hunter Lab
17.6448 0.4645 -1.2534
CIE-Lab
20.4923 39.4520 -63.4881

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red9 / 255 (4%)
Green31 / 255 (12%)
12%
Blue146 / 255 (57%)
57%

CMYK Values

Cyan94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Magenta79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)43 / 100 (43%)
43%

Color Variations

Indigo dye (#091F92) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Indigo dye (#091F92) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Indigo dye (#091F92) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #091F92 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Indigo dye (#091F92)

protanopia

#131376

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #091F92;

Text Color

color: #091F92;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #091F92;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #091F9240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #091F92;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091F92 0%, #061459 100%);

Indigo dye (#091F92) Color FAQs

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