HSL(226, 40%, 3%)
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(226,40%,3%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(226, 40%, 3%) | color: hsl(226, 40%, 3%) | |
| HEX | #05060B | color: #05060B | |
| RGB | rgb(5, 6, 11) | color: rgb(5, 6, 11) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(55%, 45%, 0%, 96%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(230, 55%, 4%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(230 2% 96%) | color: hwb(230 2% 96%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1236 0.013 273.35) | color: oklch(0.1236 0.013 273.35) | |
| Lab | lab(1.69 0.44 -1.99) | color: lab(1.69 0.44 -1.99) | |
| LCH | lch(1.69 2.04 282.47) | color: lch(1.69 2.04 282.47) |
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)
#05050A — rgb(5, 5, 10)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#05050A — rgb(5, 5, 10)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#050909 — rgb(5, 9, 9)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(226, 40%, 3%);
text
color: hsl(226, 40%, 3%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(226, 40%, 3%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(226, 40%, 23%), hsl(226, 40%, 3%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(226, 40%, 3%), hsl(226, 40%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #05060B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(226,40%,3%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(226, 40%, 3%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(226, 40%, 3%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(226, 40%, 3%)?
HEX: #05060B | RGB: rgb(5, 6, 11) | CMYK: 55%, 45%, 0%, 96% | HSV: 230°, 55%, 4%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #05060B?
The complementary color is HSL(46, 40%, 3%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 226°, 346°, and 106°. For analogous combinations, try hues 196° and 256°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(226, 40%, 3%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(226, 40%, 3%); — As HEX: color: #05060B; — As RGB: color: rgb(5, 6, 11); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(226,40%,3%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(226, 40%, 3%);