HSL(221, 50%, 6%)
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(221,50%,6%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 50%, 6%) | color: hsl(221, 50%, 6%) | |
| HEX | #080C17 | color: #080C17 | |
| RGB | rgb(8, 12, 23) | color: rgb(8, 12, 23) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(65%, 48%, 0%, 91%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(224, 65%, 9%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(224 3% 91%) | color: hwb(224 3% 91%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1562 0.0246 267.81) | color: oklch(0.1562 0.0246 267.81) | |
| Lab | lab(3.4 1.17 -6.48) | color: lab(3.4 1.17 -6.48) | |
| LCH | lch(3.4 6.58 280.23) | color: lch(3.4 6.58 280.23) |
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)
#0A0A14 — rgb(10, 10, 20)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#0A0914 — rgb(10, 9, 20)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#081212 — rgb(8, 18, 18)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 50%, 6%);
text
color: hsl(221, 50%, 6%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 50%, 6%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 50%, 26%), hsl(221, 50%, 6%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 50%, 6%), hsl(221, 50%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #080C17;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,50%,6%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 50%, 6%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 50%, 6%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 50%, 6%)?
HEX: #080C17 | RGB: rgb(8, 12, 23) | CMYK: 65%, 48%, 0%, 91% | HSV: 224°, 65%, 9%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #080C17?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 50%, 6%). 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, 50%, 6%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 50%, 6%); — As HEX: color: #080C17; — As RGB: color: rgb(8, 12, 23); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,50%,6%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 50%, 6%);