HSL(221, 36%, 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(221,36%,11%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 36%, 11%) | color: hsl(221, 36%, 11%) | |
| HEX | #121826 | color: #121826 | |
| RGB | rgb(18, 24, 38) | color: rgb(18, 24, 38) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(53%, 37%, 0%, 85%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(222, 53%, 15%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(222 7% 85%) | color: hwb(222 7% 85%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2103 0.0294 266.12) | color: oklch(0.2103 0.0294 266.12) | |
| Lab | lab(8.32 1.95 -10.5) | color: lab(8.32 1.95 -10.5) | |
| LCH | lch(8.32 10.68 280.52) | color: lch(8.32 10.68 280.52) |
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)
#151523 — rgb(21, 21, 35)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#141422 — rgb(20, 20, 34)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#12201F — rgb(18, 32, 31)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 36%, 11%);
text
color: hsl(221, 36%, 11%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 36%, 11%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 36%, 31%), hsl(221, 36%, 11%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 36%, 11%), hsl(221, 36%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #121826;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,36%,11%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 36%, 11%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 36%, 11%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 36%, 11%)?
HEX: #121826 | RGB: rgb(18, 24, 38) | CMYK: 53%, 37%, 0%, 85% | HSV: 222°, 53%, 15%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #121826?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 36%, 11%). 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, 36%, 11%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 36%, 11%); — As HEX: color: #121826; — As RGB: color: rgb(18, 24, 38); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,36%,11%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 36%, 11%);