HSL(208, 85%, 9%)
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(208,85%,9%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(208, 85%, 9%) | color: hsl(208, 85%, 9%) | |
| HEX | #03182A | color: #03182A | |
| RGB | rgb(3, 24, 42) | color: rgb(3, 24, 42) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(93%, 43%, 0%, 84%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(208, 93%, 16%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(208 1% 84%) | color: hwb(208 1% 84%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2026 0.0457 246.35) | color: oklch(0.2026 0.0457 246.35) | |
| Lab | lab(7.58 -0.66 -14.71) | color: lab(7.58 -0.66 -14.71) | |
| LCH | lch(7.58 14.72 267.43) | color: lch(7.58 14.72 267.43) |
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)
#0C0C26 — rgb(12, 12, 38)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#0B0925 — rgb(11, 9, 37)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#042221 — rgb(4, 34, 33)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(208, 85%, 9%);
text
color: hsl(208, 85%, 9%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(208, 85%, 9%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(208, 85%, 29%), hsl(208, 85%, 9%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(208, 85%, 9%), hsl(208, 85%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #03182A;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(208,85%,9%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(208, 85%, 9%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(208, 85%, 9%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(208, 85%, 9%)?
HEX: #03182A | RGB: rgb(3, 24, 42) | CMYK: 93%, 43%, 0%, 84% | HSV: 208°, 93%, 16%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #03182A?
The complementary color is HSL(28, 85%, 9%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 208°, 328°, and 88°. For analogous combinations, try hues 178° and 238°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(208, 85%, 9%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(208, 85%, 9%); — As HEX: color: #03182A; — As RGB: color: rgb(3, 24, 42); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(208,85%,9%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(208, 85%, 9%);