HSL(229, 79%, 9%)
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(229,79%,9%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(229, 79%, 9%) | color: hsl(229, 79%, 9%) | |
| HEX | #050B29 | color: #050B29 | |
| RGB | rgb(5, 11, 41) | color: rgb(5, 11, 41) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(88%, 73%, 0%, 84%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(230, 88%, 16%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(230 2% 84%) | color: hwb(230 2% 84%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1667 0.062 268.65) | color: oklch(0.1667 0.062 268.65) | |
| Lab | lab(3.9 7.05 -19.75) | color: lab(3.9 7.05 -19.75) | |
| LCH | lch(3.9 20.97 289.64) | color: lch(3.9 20.97 289.64) |
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)
#080822 — rgb(8, 8, 34)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#070720 — rgb(7, 7, 32)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#051C1B — rgb(5, 28, 27)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(229, 79%, 9%);
text
color: hsl(229, 79%, 9%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(229, 79%, 9%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 79%, 29%), hsl(229, 79%, 9%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(229, 79%, 9%), hsl(229, 79%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #050B29;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(229,79%,9%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(229, 79%, 9%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(229, 79%, 9%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(229, 79%, 9%)?
HEX: #050B29 | RGB: rgb(5, 11, 41) | CMYK: 88%, 73%, 0%, 84% | HSV: 230°, 88%, 16%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #050B29?
The complementary color is HSL(49, 79%, 9%). 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, 79%, 9%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(229, 79%, 9%); — As HEX: color: #050B29; — As RGB: color: rgb(5, 11, 41); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(229,79%,9%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(229, 79%, 9%);