HSL(229, 20%, 11%)
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(229,20%,11%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(229, 20%, 11%) | color: hsl(229, 20%, 11%) | |
| HEX | #161822 | color: #161822 | |
| RGB | rgb(22, 24, 34) | color: rgb(22, 24, 34) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 29%, 0%, 87%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(230, 35%, 13%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(230 8% 87%) | color: hwb(230 8% 87%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2117 0.02 275.76) | color: oklch(0.2117 0.02 275.76) | |
| Lab | lab(8.48 2.06 -7.24) | color: lab(8.48 2.06 -7.24) | |
| LCH | lch(8.48 7.53 285.88) | color: lch(8.48 7.53 285.88) |
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)
#171720 — rgb(23, 23, 32)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#17171F — rgb(23, 23, 31)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#161E1D — rgb(22, 30, 29)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(229, 20%, 11%);
text
color: hsl(229, 20%, 11%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(229, 20%, 11%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 20%, 31%), hsl(229, 20%, 11%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 20%, 11%), hsl(229, 20%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #161822;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(229,20%,11%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(229, 20%, 11%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(229, 20%, 11%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(229, 20%, 11%)?
HEX: #161822 | RGB: rgb(22, 24, 34) | CMYK: 35%, 29%, 0%, 87% | HSV: 230°, 35%, 13%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #161822?
The complementary color is HSL(49, 20%, 11%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 229°, 349°, and 109°. For analogous combinations, try hues 199° and 259°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(229, 20%, 11%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(229, 20%, 11%); — As HEX: color: #161822; — As RGB: color: rgb(22, 24, 34); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(229,20%,11%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(229, 20%, 11%);