HSL(23, 1%, 8%)
Very Dark Black — Black color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Black
Color Family
Black
Warm / Cool
🔴 Warm
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(23,1%,8%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(23, 1%, 8%) | color: hsl(23, 1%, 8%) | |
| HEX | #151414 | color: #151414 | |
| RGB | rgb(21, 20, 20) | color: rgb(21, 20, 20) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 5%, 92%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(0, 5%, 8%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(0 8% 92%) | color: hwb(0 8% 92%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1924 0.0016 17.3) | color: oklch(0.1924 0.0016 17.3) | |
| Lab | lab(6.42 0.43 0.15) | color: lab(6.42 0.43 0.15) | |
| LCH | lch(6.42 0.46 19.23) | color: lch(6.42 0.46 19.23) |
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)
#151514 — rgb(21, 21, 20)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#151514 — rgb(21, 21, 20)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#151414 — rgb(21, 20, 20)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(23, 1%, 8%);
text
color: hsl(23, 1%, 8%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(23, 1%, 8%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(23, 1%, 28%), hsl(23, 1%, 8%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(23, 1%, 8%), hsl(23, 1%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #151414;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(23,1%,8%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(23, 1%, 8%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(23, 1%, 8%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Black
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(23, 1%, 8%)?
HEX: #151414 | RGB: rgb(21, 20, 20) | CMYK: 0%, 5%, 5%, 92% | HSV: 0°, 5%, 8%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #151414?
The complementary color is HSL(203, 1%, 8%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 23°, 143°, and 263°. For analogous combinations, try hues 353° and 53°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(23, 1%, 8%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(23, 1%, 8%); — As HEX: color: #151414; — As RGB: color: rgb(21, 20, 20); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(23,1%,8%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(23, 1%, 8%);