HSL(228, 7%, 12%)
Very Dark Black — Black color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Black
Color Family
Black
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(228,7%,12%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(228, 7%, 12%) | color: hsl(228, 7%, 12%) | |
| HEX | #1C1D21 | color: #1C1D21 | |
| RGB | rgb(28, 29, 33) | color: rgb(28, 29, 33) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 12%, 0%, 87%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(228, 15%, 13%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(228 11% 87%) | color: hwb(228 11% 87%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2314 0.0078 274.6) | color: oklch(0.2314 0.0078 274.6) | |
| Lab | lab(10.82 0.6 -2.9) | color: lab(10.82 0.6 -2.9) | |
| LCH | lch(10.82 2.96 281.69) | color: lch(10.82 2.96 281.69) |
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)
#1C1C20 — rgb(28, 28, 32)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#1C1C20 — rgb(28, 28, 32)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#1C1F1F — rgb(28, 31, 31)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(228, 7%, 12%);
text
color: hsl(228, 7%, 12%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(228, 7%, 12%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(228, 7%, 32%), hsl(228, 7%, 12%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(228, 7%, 12%), hsl(228, 7%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #1C1D21;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(228,7%,12%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(228, 7%, 12%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(228, 7%, 12%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Black
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(228, 7%, 12%)?
HEX: #1C1D21 | RGB: rgb(28, 29, 33) | CMYK: 15%, 12%, 0%, 87% | HSV: 228°, 15%, 13%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #1C1D21?
The complementary color is HSL(48, 7%, 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, 7%, 12%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(228, 7%, 12%); — As HEX: color: #1C1D21; — As RGB: color: rgb(28, 29, 33); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(228,7%,12%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(228, 7%, 12%);