HSL(221, 20%, 12%)
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(221,20%,12%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 20%, 12%) | color: hsl(221, 20%, 12%) | |
| HEX | #181C25 | color: #181C25 | |
| RGB | rgb(24, 28, 37) | color: rgb(24, 28, 37) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 24%, 0%, 85%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(222, 35%, 15%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(222 10% 85%) | color: hwb(222 10% 85%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2265 0.0186 266.15) | color: oklch(0.2265 0.0186 266.15) | |
| Lab | lab(10.25 0.85 -6.75) | color: lab(10.25 0.85 -6.75) | |
| LCH | lch(10.25 6.8 277.18) | color: lch(10.25 6.8 277.18) |
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)
#1A1A23 — rgb(26, 26, 35)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#1A1922 — rgb(26, 25, 34)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#182121 — rgb(24, 33, 33)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 20%, 12%);
text
color: hsl(221, 20%, 12%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 20%, 12%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 20%, 32%), hsl(221, 20%, 12%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 20%, 12%), hsl(221, 20%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #181C25;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,20%,12%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 20%, 12%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 20%, 12%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 20%, 12%)?
HEX: #181C25 | RGB: rgb(24, 28, 37) | CMYK: 35%, 24%, 0%, 85% | HSV: 222°, 35%, 15%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #181C25?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 20%, 12%). 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, 20%, 12%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 20%, 12%); — As HEX: color: #181C25; — As RGB: color: rgb(24, 28, 37); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,20%,12%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 20%, 12%);