indigo

Between blue, violet

Indigo is a deep blue color with a slight violet tinge, positioned between blue and violet in the spectrum.

The color takes its name from a plant-based dye historically used to color textiles, particularly denim: indigo jeans, an indigo sky at twilight.

As an adjective, it describes this distinctive hue: The ocean turned indigo as the sun set.

color

azure

Light sky tone

ultramarine · cerulean · violet · periwinkle · lavender · purple · blue · spectrum · hue · tint

dye

aniline

Amino-benzene compound

  • vatLarge liquid container
  • textileMaterial from woven fibers
  • fabricWoven or knit material

plant · extraction · dyeing · pigment · colorant · batik · resist · mordant · dyebath · fermentation

twilight

dusk

Dimming after sundown

nightfall · crepuscular · vesper · shadows · afterglow · moonrise · nocturne · eventide · sundown · darkening

spiritual

aura

Perceived emanation surrounding someone

meditation · consciousness · mystical · transcendence · ethereal · psychic · clairvoyance · metaphysical · energy · healing

denim

jeans

Casual denim trousers

washed · distressed · cotton · weave · garment · workwear · overalls · jacket · rivets · faded

children

gifted

Given as present

generation · phenomenon · special · abilities · paranormal · new age · spiritual · psychic · awareness · exceptional

Categories
Opposites
color spectrum position

indigoorange

Citrus with segments

yellow · amber · red · gold · warm colors

presence of color

indigocolorless

Devoid of pigmentation

uncolored · uncoloured · achromatic · transparent · clear

Phrases
Family

India, indigos, indigo blue

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G