HSL(232, 16%, 3%)
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(232,16%,3%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(232, 16%, 3%) | color: hsl(232, 16%, 3%) | |
| HEX | #060709 | color: #060709 | |
| RGB | rgb(6, 7, 9) | color: rgb(6, 7, 9) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 22%, 0%, 96%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(220, 33%, 4%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(220 3% 96%) | color: hwb(220 3% 96%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1281 0.0056 262) | color: oklch(0.1281 0.0056 262) | |
| Lab | lab(1.9 0.02 -0.85) | color: lab(1.9 0.02 -0.85) | |
| LCH | lch(1.9 0.85 271.35) | color: lch(1.9 0.85 271.35) |
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)
#060609 — rgb(6, 6, 9)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#060608 — rgb(6, 6, 8)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#060808 — rgb(6, 8, 8)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(232, 16%, 3%);
text
color: hsl(232, 16%, 3%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(232, 16%, 3%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 16%, 23%), hsl(232, 16%, 3%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 16%, 3%), hsl(232, 16%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #060709;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(232,16%,3%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(232, 16%, 3%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(232, 16%, 3%);
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Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(232, 16%, 3%)?
HEX: #060709 | RGB: rgb(6, 7, 9) | CMYK: 33%, 22%, 0%, 96% | HSV: 220°, 33%, 4%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #060709?
The complementary color is HSL(52, 16%, 3%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 232°, 352°, and 112°. For analogous combinations, try hues 202° and 262°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(232, 16%, 3%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(232, 16%, 3%); — As HEX: color: #060709; — As RGB: color: rgb(6, 7, 9); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(232,16%,3%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(232, 16%, 3%);