HSL(231, 16%, 11%)
Very Dark Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(231,16%,11%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(231, 16%, 11%) | color: hsl(231, 16%, 11%) | |
| HEX | #181921 | color: #181921 | |
| RGB | rgb(24, 25, 33) | color: rgb(24, 25, 33) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 24%, 0%, 87%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(233, 27%, 13%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(233 9% 87%) | color: hwb(233 9% 87%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2161 0.0158 279.4) | color: oklch(0.2161 0.0158 279.4) | |
| Lab | lab(8.99 1.82 -5.69) | color: lab(8.99 1.82 -5.69) | |
| LCH | lch(8.99 5.97 287.74) | color: lch(8.99 5.97 287.74) |
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)
#18181F — rgb(24, 24, 31)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#18181F — rgb(24, 24, 31)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#181E1D — rgb(24, 30, 29)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(231, 16%, 11%);
text
color: hsl(231, 16%, 11%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(231, 16%, 11%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 16%, 31%), hsl(231, 16%, 11%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(231, 16%, 11%), hsl(231, 16%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #181921;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(231,16%,11%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(231, 16%, 11%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(231, 16%, 11%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(231, 16%, 11%)?
HEX: #181921 | RGB: rgb(24, 25, 33) | CMYK: 27%, 24%, 0%, 87% | HSV: 233°, 27%, 13%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #181921?
The complementary color is HSL(51, 16%, 11%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 231°, 351°, and 111°. For analogous combinations, try hues 201° and 261°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(231, 16%, 11%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(231, 16%, 11%); — As HEX: color: #181921; — As RGB: color: rgb(24, 25, 33); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(231,16%,11%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(231, 16%, 11%);