HSL(242, 14%, 10%)
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(242,14%,10%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 14%, 10%) | color: hsl(242, 14%, 10%) | |
| HEX | #16161D | color: #16161D | |
| RGB | rgb(22, 22, 29) | color: rgb(22, 22, 29) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 24%, 0%, 89%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 24%, 11%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 8% 89%) | color: hwb(240 8% 89%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2035 0.0139 285.1) | color: oklch(0.2035 0.0139 285.1) | |
| Lab | lab(7.53 1.95 -4.9) | color: lab(7.53 1.95 -4.9) | |
| LCH | lch(7.53 5.27 291.7) | color: lch(7.53 5.27 291.7) |
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)
#16161B — rgb(22, 22, 27)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#16161B — rgb(22, 22, 27)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#161A1A — rgb(22, 26, 26)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 14%, 10%);
text
color: hsl(242, 14%, 10%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 14%, 10%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 14%, 30%), hsl(242, 14%, 10%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 14%, 10%), hsl(242, 14%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #16161D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,14%,10%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 14%, 10%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 14%, 10%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 14%, 10%)?
HEX: #16161D | RGB: rgb(22, 22, 29) | CMYK: 24%, 24%, 0%, 89% | HSV: 240°, 24%, 11%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #16161D?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 14%, 10%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 242°, 2°, and 122°. For analogous combinations, try hues 212° and 272°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(242, 14%, 10%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 14%, 10%); — As HEX: color: #16161D; — As RGB: color: rgb(22, 22, 29); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,14%,10%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 14%, 10%);