HSL(209, 40%, 8%)
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(209,40%,8%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(209, 40%, 8%) | color: hsl(209, 40%, 8%) | |
| HEX | #0C151D | color: #0C151D | |
| RGB | rgb(12, 21, 29) | color: rgb(12, 21, 29) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(59%, 28%, 0%, 89%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(208, 59%, 11%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(208 5% 89%) | color: hwb(208 5% 89%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.191 0.0211 246.02) | color: oklch(0.191 0.0211 246.02) | |
| Lab | lab(6.35 -1.1 -6.75) | color: lab(6.35 -1.1 -6.75) | |
| LCH | lch(6.35 6.84 260.74) | color: lch(6.35 6.84 260.74) |
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)
#10101B — rgb(16, 16, 27)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#0F0F1B — rgb(15, 15, 27)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#0C1A19 — rgb(12, 26, 25)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(209, 40%, 8%);
text
color: hsl(209, 40%, 8%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(209, 40%, 8%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(209, 40%, 28%), hsl(209, 40%, 8%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(209, 40%, 8%), hsl(209, 40%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #0C151D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(209,40%,8%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(209, 40%, 8%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(209, 40%, 8%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(209, 40%, 8%)?
HEX: #0C151D | RGB: rgb(12, 21, 29) | CMYK: 59%, 28%, 0%, 89% | HSV: 208°, 59%, 11%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #0C151D?
The complementary color is HSL(29, 40%, 8%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 209°, 329°, and 89°. For analogous combinations, try hues 179° and 239°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(209, 40%, 8%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(209, 40%, 8%); — As HEX: color: #0C151D; — As RGB: color: rgb(12, 21, 29); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(209,40%,8%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(209, 40%, 8%);