Indiglow
#301885
Cool, inky violet with crisp indigo clarity
About Indiglow
Indiglow sits between royal violet and deep blue-purple, but it keeps a cleaner, more luminous center than the darker indigo tones nearby. Compared to Deep Space Rodeo and Explorer of the Galaxies, it doesn't feel anchored in shadow or tightened into a stricter violet. It's lighter than both, and the undertone is cooler without sliding as far blue as Gentian Blue.
I use Indiglow when the UI needs dashboards and finance apps to look decisive while staying calm, not ink-heavy. It lands well on active buttons, section header fills, and progress/step indicators, especially in healthcare portals where you want contrast that reads "primary" without drifting navy-adjacent. For media work, it's also a solid choice for stream controls and channel settings when the accent has to stay legible and color-true.
Pair it with cool off-whites or clean grays and avoid warm creams, which can make the purple tip toward bruise. If you place it beside Gentian Blue, expect it to look less blue-leaning and more balanced.
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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.
On White #ffffff
On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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