HSL(242, 48%, 6%)
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(242,48%,6%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 48%, 6%) | color: hsl(242, 48%, 6%) | |
| HEX | #080817 | color: #080817 | |
| RGB | rgb(8, 8, 23) | color: rgb(8, 8, 23) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(65%, 65%, 0%, 91%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 65%, 9%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 3% 91%) | color: hwb(240 3% 91%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1443 0.0324 281.56) | color: oklch(0.1443 0.0324 281.56) | |
| Lab | lab(2.59 2.81 -7.66) | color: lab(2.59 2.81 -7.66) | |
| LCH | lch(2.59 8.16 290.15) | color: lch(2.59 8.16 290.15) |
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)
#080813 — rgb(8, 8, 19)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#080813 — rgb(8, 8, 19)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#081110 — rgb(8, 17, 16)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 48%, 6%);
text
color: hsl(242, 48%, 6%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 48%, 6%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 48%, 26%), hsl(242, 48%, 6%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 48%, 6%), hsl(242, 48%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #080817;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,48%,6%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 48%, 6%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 48%, 6%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 48%, 6%)?
HEX: #080817 | RGB: rgb(8, 8, 23) | CMYK: 65%, 65%, 0%, 91% | HSV: 240°, 65%, 9%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #080817?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 48%, 6%). 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, 48%, 6%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 48%, 6%); — As HEX: color: #080817; — As RGB: color: rgb(8, 8, 23); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,48%,6%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 48%, 6%);