HSL(242, 27%, 3%)
Very Dark Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(242,27%,3%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 27%, 3%) | color: hsl(242, 27%, 3%) | |
| HEX | #06060A | color: #06060A | |
| RGB | rgb(6, 6, 10) | color: rgb(6, 6, 10) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 40%, 0%, 96%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 40%, 4%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 2% 96%) | color: hwb(240 2% 96%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1246 0.0103 284.8) | color: oklch(0.1246 0.0103 284.8) | |
| Lab | lab(1.72 0.56 -1.51) | color: lab(1.72 0.56 -1.51) | |
| LCH | lch(1.72 1.61 290.35) | color: lch(1.72 1.61 290.35) |
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)
#060609 — rgb(6, 6, 9)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#060808 — rgb(6, 8, 8)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 27%, 3%);
text
color: hsl(242, 27%, 3%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 27%, 3%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 27%, 23%), hsl(242, 27%, 3%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 27%, 3%), hsl(242, 27%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #06060A;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,27%,3%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 27%, 3%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 27%, 3%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 27%, 3%)?
HEX: #06060A | RGB: rgb(6, 6, 10) | CMYK: 40%, 40%, 0%, 96% | HSV: 240°, 40%, 4%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #06060A?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 27%, 3%). 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, 27%, 3%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 27%, 3%); — As HEX: color: #06060A; — As RGB: color: rgb(6, 6, 10); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,27%,3%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 27%, 3%);