HSL(218, 2%, 16%)
Grayish Black — Black color
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Color Information
Color Name
Grayish Black
Color Family
Black
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(218,2%,16%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(218, 2%, 16%) | color: hsl(218, 2%, 16%) | |
| HEX | #28292A | color: #28292A | |
| RGB | rgb(40, 41, 42) | color: rgb(40, 41, 42) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 2%, 0%, 84%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(210, 5%, 16%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(210 15% 84%) | color: hwb(210 15% 84%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2803 0.0023 247.91) | color: oklch(0.2803 0.0023 247.91) | |
| Lab | lab(16.52 -0.2 -0.81) | color: lab(16.52 -0.2 -0.81) | |
| LCH | lch(16.52 0.83 256.13) | color: lch(16.52 0.83 256.13) |
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)
#28282A — rgb(40, 40, 42)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#28282A — rgb(40, 40, 42)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#282A2A — rgb(40, 42, 42)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(218, 2%, 16%);
text
color: hsl(218, 2%, 16%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(218, 2%, 16%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(218, 2%, 36%), hsl(218, 2%, 16%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(218, 2%, 16%), hsl(218, 2%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #28292A;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(218,2%,16%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(218, 2%, 16%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(218, 2%, 16%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Black
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(218, 2%, 16%)?
HEX: #28292A | RGB: rgb(40, 41, 42) | CMYK: 5%, 2%, 0%, 84% | HSV: 210°, 5%, 16%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #28292A?
The complementary color is HSL(38, 2%, 16%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 218°, 338°, and 98°. For analogous combinations, try hues 188° and 248°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(218, 2%, 16%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(218, 2%, 16%); — As HEX: color: #28292A; — As RGB: color: rgb(40, 41, 42); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(218,2%,16%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(218, 2%, 16%);