HSL(221, 74%, 8%)
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(221,74%,8%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(221, 74%, 8%) | color: hsl(221, 74%, 8%) | |
| HEX | #050F23 | color: #050F23 | |
| RGB | rgb(5, 15, 35) | color: rgb(5, 15, 35) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(86%, 57%, 0%, 86%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(220, 86%, 14%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(220 2% 86%) | color: hwb(220 2% 86%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1717 0.0447 261.26) | color: oklch(0.1717 0.0447 261.26) | |
| Lab | lab(4.47 2.7 -14.26) | color: lab(4.47 2.7 -14.26) | |
| LCH | lch(4.47 14.51 280.72) | color: lch(4.47 14.51 280.72) |
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)
#09091E — rgb(9, 9, 30)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#09081D — rgb(9, 8, 29)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#061A1A — rgb(6, 26, 26)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(221, 74%, 8%);
text
color: hsl(221, 74%, 8%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(221, 74%, 8%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 74%, 28%), hsl(221, 74%, 8%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(221, 74%, 8%), hsl(221, 74%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #050F23;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(221,74%,8%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(221, 74%, 8%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(221, 74%, 8%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(221, 74%, 8%)?
HEX: #050F23 | RGB: rgb(5, 15, 35) | CMYK: 86%, 57%, 0%, 86% | HSV: 220°, 86%, 14%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #050F23?
The complementary color is HSL(41, 74%, 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, 74%, 8%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(221, 74%, 8%); — As HEX: color: #050F23; — As RGB: color: rgb(5, 15, 35); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(221,74%,8%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(221, 74%, 8%);