HSL(221, 10%, 8%)
Very Dark Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(221,10%,8%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 10%, 8%) | color: hsl(221, 10%, 8%) | |
| HEX | #121416 | color: #121416 | |
| RGB | rgb(18, 20, 22) | color: rgb(18, 20, 22) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 9%, 0%, 91%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(210, 18%, 9%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(210 7% 91%) | color: hwb(210 7% 91%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1899 0.0051 248.1) | color: oklch(0.1899 0.0051 248.1) | |
| Lab | lab(6.2 -0.34 -1.57) | color: lab(6.2 -0.34 -1.57) | |
| LCH | lch(6.2 1.61 257.78) | color: lch(6.2 1.61 257.78) |
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)
#131316 — rgb(19, 19, 22)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#131315 — rgb(19, 19, 21)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#121515 — rgb(18, 21, 21)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 10%, 8%);
text
color: hsl(221, 10%, 8%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 10%, 8%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 10%, 28%), hsl(221, 10%, 8%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 10%, 8%), hsl(221, 10%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #121416;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,10%,8%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 10%, 8%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 10%, 8%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 10%, 8%)?
HEX: #121416 | RGB: rgb(18, 20, 22) | CMYK: 18%, 9%, 0%, 91% | HSV: 210°, 18%, 9%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #121416?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 10%, 8%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 221°, 341°, and 101°. For analogous combinations, try hues 191° and 251°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(221, 10%, 8%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 10%, 8%); — As HEX: color: #121416; — As RGB: color: rgb(18, 20, 22); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,10%,8%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 10%, 8%);