HSL(171, 8%, 12%)
Very Dark Black — Black color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Black
Color Family
Black
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(171,8%,12%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(171, 8%, 12%) | color: hsl(171, 8%, 12%) | |
| HEX | #1C2120 | color: #1C2120 | |
| RGB | rgb(28, 33, 32) | color: rgb(28, 33, 32) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 3%, 87%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(168, 15%, 13%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(168 11% 87%) | color: hwb(168 11% 87%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2423 0.0076 182.31) | color: oklch(0.2423 0.0076 182.31) | |
| Lab | lab(12.21 -2.55 -0.1) | color: lab(12.21 -2.55 -0.1) | |
| LCH | lch(12.21 2.55 182.25) | color: lch(12.21 2.55 182.25) |
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)
#1E1E20 — rgb(30, 30, 32)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#1E1E20 — rgb(30, 30, 32)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#1C2020 — rgb(28, 32, 32)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(171, 8%, 12%);
text
color: hsl(171, 8%, 12%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(171, 8%, 12%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(171, 8%, 32%), hsl(171, 8%, 12%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(171, 8%, 12%), hsl(171, 8%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #1C2120;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(171,8%,12%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(171, 8%, 12%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(171, 8%, 12%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Black
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(171, 8%, 12%)?
HEX: #1C2120 | RGB: rgb(28, 33, 32) | CMYK: 15%, 0%, 3%, 87% | HSV: 168°, 15%, 13%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #1C2120?
The complementary color is HSL(351, 8%, 12%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 171°, 291°, and 51°. For analogous combinations, try hues 141° and 201°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(171, 8%, 12%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(171, 8%, 12%); — As HEX: color: #1C2120; — As RGB: color: rgb(28, 33, 32); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(171,8%,12%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(171, 8%, 12%);