HSL(201, 40%, 12%)
Very Dark Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(201,40%,12%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(201, 40%, 12%) | color: hsl(201, 40%, 12%) | |
| HEX | #12222B | color: #12222B | |
| RGB | rgb(18, 34, 43) | color: rgb(18, 34, 43) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 21%, 0%, 83%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(202, 58%, 17%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(202 7% 83%) | color: hwb(202 7% 83%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2422 0.0277 234.21) | color: oklch(0.2422 0.0277 234.21) | |
| Lab | lab(12.27 -3.59 -8.09) | color: lab(12.27 -3.59 -8.09) | |
| LCH | lch(12.27 8.85 246.07) | color: lch(12.27 8.85 246.07) |
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)
#191929 — rgb(25, 25, 41)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#181728 — rgb(24, 23, 40)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#132727 — rgb(19, 39, 39)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(201, 40%, 12%);
text
color: hsl(201, 40%, 12%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(201, 40%, 12%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(201, 40%, 32%), hsl(201, 40%, 12%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(201, 40%, 12%), hsl(201, 40%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #12222B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(201,40%,12%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(201, 40%, 12%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(201, 40%, 12%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(201, 40%, 12%)?
HEX: #12222B | RGB: rgb(18, 34, 43) | CMYK: 58%, 21%, 0%, 83% | HSV: 202°, 58%, 17%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #12222B?
The complementary color is HSL(21, 40%, 12%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 201°, 321°, and 81°. For analogous combinations, try hues 171° and 231°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(201, 40%, 12%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(201, 40%, 12%); — As HEX: color: #12222B; — As RGB: color: rgb(18, 34, 43); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(201,40%,12%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(201, 40%, 12%);