HSL(240, 80%, 9%)
Very Dark Blue — Blue color
Adjust Color
Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(240,80%,9%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(240, 80%, 9%) | color: hsl(240, 80%, 9%) | |
| HEX | #050529 | color: #050529 | |
| RGB | rgb(5, 5, 41) | color: rgb(5, 5, 41) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(88%, 88%, 0%, 84%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 88%, 16%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 2% 84%) | color: hwb(240 2% 84%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.151 0.0725 273.49) | color: oklch(0.151 0.0725 273.49) | |
| Lab | lab(2.72 9.46 -21.6) | color: lab(2.72 9.46 -21.6) | |
| LCH | lch(2.72 23.58 293.65) | color: lch(2.72 23.58 293.65) |
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)
#050520 — rgb(5, 5, 32)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#05051E — rgb(5, 5, 30)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#051918 — rgb(5, 25, 24)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(240, 80%, 9%);
text
color: hsl(240, 80%, 9%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(240, 80%, 9%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(240, 80%, 29%), hsl(240, 80%, 9%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(240, 80%, 9%), hsl(240, 80%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #050529;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(240,80%,9%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(240, 80%, 9%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(240, 80%, 9%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(240, 80%, 9%)?
HEX: #050529 | RGB: rgb(5, 5, 41) | CMYK: 88%, 88%, 0%, 84% | HSV: 240°, 88%, 16%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #050529?
The complementary color is HSL(60, 80%, 9%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 240°, 0°, and 120°. For analogous combinations, try hues 210° and 270°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(240, 80%, 9%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(240, 80%, 9%); — As HEX: color: #050529; — As RGB: color: rgb(5, 5, 41); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(240,80%,9%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(240, 80%, 9%);