tvOS System Indigo

UIColor.systemIndigo

tvOS Focus & Highlight Tint

Adaptive System Token•tvOS 13.0+, Apple TV

Complete technical specification and developer reference for System Indigo in Apple's tvOS design system. In light appearance, it resolves to HEX #5856D6; in dark appearance, it dynamically adapts to HEX #5856D6. Features wide-gamut Display P3 values, UIKit bridge (UIColor.systemIndigo), AppKit bridge (NSColor.systemIndigo), WCAG contrast audit, and Xcode drop-in initializers.

Light Mode#5856D6

Dark Mode#5856D6

System Indigo Color Preview

tvOS system indigo from the trusted Xcode export.

ColorUIColor.systemIndigo

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Dynamic Asset

tvOS Focus & Highlight Tint

tvOS 13.0+, Apple TV

Initializers & Color Spaces

Color(r:g:b:)Color(red: 0.345, green: 0.337, blue: 0.839)

Color(r:g:b:op:)Color(red: 0.345, green: 0.337, blue: 0.839, opacity: 1.00)

Color(hue:sat:bri:)HSBColor(hue: 0.669, saturation: 0.598, brightness: 0.839, opacity: 1.00)

Color(.displayP3)Wide GamutColor(.displayP3, red: 0.345, green: 0.337, blue: 0.808, opacity: 1.00)

Color(.sRGB)Color(.sRGB, red: 0.345, green: 0.337, blue: 0.839, opacity: 1.00)

Color(hex:)ExtensionColor(hex: "#5856D6")

#colorLiteralXcode#colorLiteral(red: 0.345, green: 0.337, blue: 0.839, alpha: 1.00)

Color(uiColor:)iOSColor(uiColor: UIColor(red: 0.345, green: 0.337, blue: 0.839, alpha: 1.00))

Active HEX: #5856D6P3 R: 0.345 G: 0.337 B: 0.808

Technical Color Specifications

Exact resolved HEX codes, sRGB 8-bit components, HSL, and normalized Swift floating-point decimals for Light and Dark modes.

Color Metric / Space	Light Appearance	Dark Appearance	Swift Code Literal
HEX Code	#5856D6	#5856D6	Color(hex: "#5856D6")
sRGB (0–255)	rgb(88, 86, 214)	rgb(88, 86, 214)	(r: 0.345, g: 0.337, b: 0.839)
Display P3 (Wide Gamut)	P3 (0.345, 0.337, 0.808)	P3 (0.345, 0.337, 0.808)	Color(.displayP3, ...)
HSL / HSB	hsl(241, 61%, 59%)	hsl(241, 61%, 59%)	Color(hue:sat:bri:)
Platform Bridge	UIKit: `UIColor.systemIndigo`	AppKit: `NSColor.systemIndigo`	Color(uiColor:) / Color(nsColor:)

Light Appearance

Light Theme

HEX Code

#5856D6

RGB (0–255)

rgb(88, 86, 214)

HSL

hsl(241, 61%, 59%)

Normalized Swift Literal:

(r: 0.345, g: 0.337, b: 0.839)

Dark Appearance

Dark Theme

HEX Code

#5856D6

RGB (0–255)

rgb(88, 86, 214)

HSL

hsl(241, 61%, 59%)

Normalized Swift Literal:

(r: 0.345, g: 0.337, b: 0.839)

Drop-In Developer Snippets

Ready-to-paste code blocks for Xcode asset catalogs and Swift files.

Xcode Location: Save as Contents.json inside Assets.xcassets/System Indigo.colorset/

Includes Light + Dark Modes

Contents.json

{
  "colors": [
    {
      "color": {
        "color-space": "srgb",
        "components": {
          "red": "0.345",
          "green": "0.337",
          "blue": "0.839",
          "alpha": "1.000"
        }
      },
      "idiom": "universal"
    },
    {
      "appearances": [
        {
          "appearance": "luminosity",
          "value": "dark"
        }
      ],
      "color": {
        "color-space": "srgb",
        "components": {
          "red": "0.345",
          "green": "0.337",
          "blue": "0.839",
          "alpha": "1.000"
        }
      },
      "idiom": "universal"
    }
  ],
  "info": {
    "author": "xcode",
    "version": 1
  }
}

Live UI Component Sandbox

Preview Color.system indigo inside standard Apple interface components.

Interactive Controls

Active TagBadge 99+

Toggle Tint

Container & Typography Styling

●SwiftUI Notification

Just now

Demonstrates how Apple designers pair system background tints with dynamic System Indigo accents.

Dynamic Headline in System Indigo

.foregroundStyle(UIColor.systemIndigo)

Platform Implementation Snippets

Ready-to-use Swift code for SwiftUI, UIKit, and AppKit applications.

UIKit (Swift)

// UIKit (iOS, tvOS, watchOS)
let view = UIView()
view.backgroundColor = UIColor.systemIndigo

// Label Tinting
let label = UILabel()
label.textColor = UIColor.systemIndigo

// Bridging UIKit into SwiftUI
let swiftUIColor = Color(uiColor: .systemIndigo)

WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Contrast Audit

Contrast calculations of System Indigo against pure white and iOS OLED dark surfaces.

Light Mode (#5856D6)on White (#FFF)

Contrast Ratio:5.65:1

Normal Text (4.5:1 AA): Pass (AA)

Dark Mode (#5856D6)on Dark (#1C1C1E)

Contrast Ratio:3.01:1

Normal Text (4.5:1 AA): Fail

Recommended HIG Use Cases

Focused card borders and active button highlights
Playback progress bars and scrubbers
Media badges and category tags

Anti-Patterns to Avoid

Full television screen backdrops

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use UIColor.systemIndigo in tvOS apps?

In tvOS UIKit applications, assign UIColor.systemIndigo directly to views and focusable controls. In SwiftUI on tvOS, use Color(uiColor: .systemIndigo).

What is the HEX code for tvOS System Indigo in light and dark mode?

In light appearance, System Indigo resolves to #5856D6. In dark appearance, it resolves to #5856D6.

How does tvOS color rendering differ for the 10-foot experience?

tvOS colors are calibrated for high-contrast living room television viewing, ensuring clarity across distant screens and HDR displays.

Does tvOS System Indigo adapt to system appearance changes?

Yes, Apple TV system colors automatically adjust to light or dark appearance settings in tvOS.