HSL(165, 83%, 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(165,83%,9%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(165, 83%, 9%) | color: hsl(165, 83%, 9%) | |
| HEX | #042A20 | color: #042A20 | |
| RGB | rgb(4, 42, 32) | color: rgb(4, 42, 32) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(90%, 0%, 24%, 84%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(164, 90%, 16%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(164 2% 84%) | color: hwb(164 2% 84%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2556 0.0461 171.19) | color: oklch(0.2556 0.0461 171.19) | |
| Lab | lab(14.32 -16.29 2.78) | color: lab(14.32 -16.29 2.78) | |
| LCH | lch(14.32 16.53 170.32) | color: lch(14.32 16.53 170.32) |
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)
#141522 — rgb(20, 21, 34)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#120F23 — rgb(18, 15, 35)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#062425 — rgb(6, 36, 37)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(165, 83%, 9%);
text
color: hsl(165, 83%, 9%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(165, 83%, 9%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(165, 83%, 29%), hsl(165, 83%, 9%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(165, 83%, 9%), hsl(165, 83%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #042A20;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(165,83%,9%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(165, 83%, 9%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(165, 83%, 9%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(165, 83%, 9%)?
HEX: #042A20 | RGB: rgb(4, 42, 32) | CMYK: 90%, 0%, 24%, 84% | HSV: 164°, 90%, 16%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #042A20?
The complementary color is HSL(345, 83%, 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, 83%, 9%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(165, 83%, 9%); — As HEX: color: #042A20; — As RGB: color: rgb(4, 42, 32); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(165,83%,9%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(165, 83%, 9%);