HSL(165, 20%, 9%)
Very Dark Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(165,20%,9%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(165, 20%, 9%) | color: hsl(165, 20%, 9%) | |
| HEX | #121C19 | color: #121C19 | |
| RGB | rgb(18, 28, 25) | color: rgb(18, 28, 25) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 0%, 11%, 89%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(162, 36%, 11%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(162 7% 89%) | color: hwb(162 7% 89%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2155 0.0156 174.33) | color: oklch(0.2155 0.0156 174.33) | |
| Lab | lab(9.23 -5.38 0.61) | color: lab(9.23 -5.38 0.61) | |
| LCH | lch(9.23 5.41 173.53) | color: lch(9.23 5.41 173.53) |
Color Theory
Accessibility (WCAG)
White text on color
Black text on color
Colored text
Contrast Ratios
AA Normal (4.5:1)
AA Large (3:1)
AAA Normal (7:1)
Best text on this color: white
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia (Red-blind)
#16161A — rgb(22, 22, 26)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#16151A — rgb(22, 21, 26)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#131A1A — rgb(19, 26, 26)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(165, 20%, 9%);
text
color: hsl(165, 20%, 9%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(165, 20%, 9%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(165, 20%, 29%), hsl(165, 20%, 9%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(165, 20%, 9%), hsl(165, 20%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #121C19;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(165,20%,9%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(165, 20%, 9%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(165, 20%, 9%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(165, 20%, 9%)?
HEX: #121C19 | RGB: rgb(18, 28, 25) | CMYK: 36%, 0%, 11%, 89% | HSV: 162°, 36%, 11%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #121C19?
The complementary color is HSL(345, 20%, 9%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 165°, 285°, and 45°. For analogous combinations, try hues 135° and 195°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(165, 20%, 9%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(165, 20%, 9%); — As HEX: color: #121C19; — As RGB: color: rgb(18, 28, 25); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(165,20%,9%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(165, 20%, 9%);