HSL(242, 74%, 11%)
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(242,74%,11%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 74%, 11%) | color: hsl(242, 74%, 11%) | |
| HEX | #090731 | color: #090731 | |
| RGB | rgb(9, 7, 49) | color: rgb(9, 7, 49) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(82%, 86%, 0%, 81%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(243, 86%, 19%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(243 3% 81%) | color: hwb(243 3% 81%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1704 0.0799 276.13) | color: oklch(0.1704 0.0799 276.13) | |
| Lab | lab(3.9 13.62 -25.75) | color: lab(3.9 13.62 -25.75) | |
| LCH | lch(3.9 29.13 297.88) | color: lch(3.9 29.13 297.88) |
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)
#080827 — rgb(8, 8, 39)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#080824 — rgb(8, 8, 36)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#091F1D — rgb(9, 31, 29)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 74%, 11%);
text
color: hsl(242, 74%, 11%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 74%, 11%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 74%, 31%), hsl(242, 74%, 11%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 74%, 11%), hsl(242, 74%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #090731;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,74%,11%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 74%, 11%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 74%, 11%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 74%, 11%)?
HEX: #090731 | RGB: rgb(9, 7, 49) | CMYK: 82%, 86%, 0%, 81% | HSV: 243°, 86%, 19%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #090731?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 74%, 11%). 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, 74%, 11%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 74%, 11%); — As HEX: color: #090731; — As RGB: color: rgb(9, 7, 49); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,74%,11%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 74%, 11%);