HSL(215, 23%, 11%)
Very Dark Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(215,23%,11%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(215, 23%, 11%) | color: hsl(215, 23%, 11%) | |
| HEX | #161B23 | color: #161B23 | |
| RGB | rgb(22, 27, 35) | color: rgb(22, 27, 35) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 23%, 0%, 86%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(217, 37%, 14%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(217 9% 86%) | color: hwb(217 9% 86%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2207 0.0175 259.74) | color: oklch(0.2207 0.0175 259.74) | |
| Lab | lab(9.61 0.13 -6.26) | color: lab(9.61 0.13 -6.26) | |
| LCH | lch(9.61 6.26 271.19) | color: lch(9.61 6.26 271.19) |
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)
#181821 — rgb(24, 24, 33)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#181821 — rgb(24, 24, 33)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#16201F — rgb(22, 32, 31)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(215, 23%, 11%);
text
color: hsl(215, 23%, 11%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(215, 23%, 11%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(215, 23%, 31%), hsl(215, 23%, 11%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(215, 23%, 11%), hsl(215, 23%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #161B23;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(215,23%,11%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(215, 23%, 11%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(215, 23%, 11%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(215, 23%, 11%)?
HEX: #161B23 | RGB: rgb(22, 27, 35) | CMYK: 37%, 23%, 0%, 86% | HSV: 217°, 37%, 14%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #161B23?
The complementary color is HSL(35, 23%, 11%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 215°, 335°, and 95°. For analogous combinations, try hues 185° and 245°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(215, 23%, 11%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(215, 23%, 11%); — As HEX: color: #161B23; — As RGB: color: rgb(22, 27, 35); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(215,23%,11%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(215, 23%, 11%);