HSL(228, 30%, 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(228,30%,12%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(228, 30%, 12%) | color: hsl(228, 30%, 12%) | |
| HEX | #151928 | color: #151928 | |
| RGB | rgb(21, 25, 40) | color: rgb(21, 25, 40) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(48%, 38%, 0%, 84%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(227, 48%, 16%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(227 8% 84%) | color: hwb(227 8% 84%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2171 0.0302 272.23) | color: oklch(0.2171 0.0302 272.23) | |
| Lab | lab(9.06 2.99 -10.83) | color: lab(9.06 2.99 -10.83) | |
| LCH | lch(9.06 11.24 285.43) | color: lch(9.06 11.24 285.43) |
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)
#171724 — rgb(23, 23, 36)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#171624 — rgb(23, 22, 36)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#152221 — rgb(21, 34, 33)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(228, 30%, 12%);
text
color: hsl(228, 30%, 12%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(228, 30%, 12%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(228, 30%, 32%), hsl(228, 30%, 12%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(228, 30%, 12%), hsl(228, 30%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #151928;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(228,30%,12%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(228, 30%, 12%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(228, 30%, 12%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(228, 30%, 12%)?
HEX: #151928 | RGB: rgb(21, 25, 40) | CMYK: 48%, 38%, 0%, 84% | HSV: 227°, 48%, 16%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #151928?
The complementary color is HSL(48, 30%, 12%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 228°, 348°, and 108°. For analogous combinations, try hues 198° and 258°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(228, 30%, 12%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(228, 30%, 12%); — As HEX: color: #151928; — As RGB: color: rgb(21, 25, 40); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(228,30%,12%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(228, 30%, 12%);