HSL(216, 20%, 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(216,20%,11%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(216, 20%, 11%) | color: hsl(216, 20%, 11%) | |
| HEX | #161B22 | color: #161B22 | |
| RGB | rgb(22, 27, 34) | color: rgb(22, 27, 34) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 21%, 0%, 87%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(215, 35%, 13%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(215 8% 87%) | color: hwb(215 8% 87%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2202 0.0157 256.82) | color: oklch(0.2202 0.0157 256.82) | |
| Lab | lab(9.56 -0.2 -5.58) | color: lab(9.56 -0.2 -5.58) | |
| LCH | lch(9.56 5.58 267.95) | color: lch(9.56 5.58 267.95) |
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)
#181820 — rgb(24, 24, 32)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#181820 — rgb(24, 24, 32)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#161F1F — rgb(22, 31, 31)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(216, 20%, 11%);
text
color: hsl(216, 20%, 11%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(216, 20%, 11%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 20%, 31%), hsl(216, 20%, 11%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(216, 20%, 11%), hsl(216, 20%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #161B22;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(216,20%,11%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(216, 20%, 11%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(216, 20%, 11%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(216, 20%, 11%)?
HEX: #161B22 | RGB: rgb(22, 27, 34) | CMYK: 35%, 21%, 0%, 87% | HSV: 215°, 35%, 13%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #161B22?
The complementary color is HSL(36, 20%, 11%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 216°, 336°, and 96°. For analogous combinations, try hues 186° and 246°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(216, 20%, 11%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(216, 20%, 11%); — As HEX: color: #161B22; — As RGB: color: rgb(22, 27, 34); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(216,20%,11%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(216, 20%, 11%);