HSL(221, 72%, 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(221,72%,12%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 72%, 12%) | color: hsl(221, 72%, 12%) | |
| HEX | #091735 | color: #091735 | |
| RGB | rgb(9, 23, 53) | color: rgb(9, 23, 53) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(83%, 57%, 0%, 79%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(221, 83%, 21%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(221 4% 79%) | color: hwb(221 4% 79%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2124 0.0621 263.26) | color: oklch(0.2124 0.0621 263.26) | |
| Lab | lab(8.37 6.7 -21.51) | color: lab(8.37 6.7 -21.51) | |
| LCH | lch(8.37 22.53 287.3) | color: lch(8.37 22.53 287.3) |
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)
#0F0F2E — rgb(15, 15, 46)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#0E0D2C — rgb(14, 13, 44)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#0A2827 — rgb(10, 40, 39)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 72%, 12%);
text
color: hsl(221, 72%, 12%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 72%, 12%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 72%, 32%), hsl(221, 72%, 12%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 72%, 12%), hsl(221, 72%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #091735;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,72%,12%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 72%, 12%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 72%, 12%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 72%, 12%)?
HEX: #091735 | RGB: rgb(9, 23, 53) | CMYK: 83%, 57%, 0%, 79% | HSV: 221°, 83%, 21%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #091735?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 72%, 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, 72%, 12%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 72%, 12%); — As HEX: color: #091735; — As RGB: color: rgb(9, 23, 53); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,72%,12%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 72%, 12%);