HSL(242, 83%, 8%)
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(242,83%,8%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 83%, 8%) | color: hsl(242, 83%, 8%) | |
| HEX | #050325 | color: #050325 | |
| RGB | rgb(5, 3, 37) | color: rgb(5, 3, 37) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(86%, 92%, 0%, 85%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(244, 92%, 15%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(244 1% 85%) | color: hwb(244 1% 85%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1394 0.0705 276.31) | color: oklch(0.1394 0.0705 276.31) | |
| Lab | lab(2.09 8.58 -19.5) | color: lab(2.09 8.58 -19.5) | |
| LCH | lch(2.09 21.3 293.75) | color: lch(2.09 21.3 293.75) |
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)
#04041D — rgb(4, 4, 29)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#04041B — rgb(4, 4, 27)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#051615 — rgb(5, 22, 21)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 83%, 8%);
text
color: hsl(242, 83%, 8%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 83%, 8%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 83%, 28%), hsl(242, 83%, 8%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 83%, 8%), hsl(242, 83%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #050325;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,83%,8%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 83%, 8%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 83%, 8%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 83%, 8%)?
HEX: #050325 | RGB: rgb(5, 3, 37) | CMYK: 86%, 92%, 0%, 85% | HSV: 244°, 92%, 15%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #050325?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 83%, 8%). 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, 83%, 8%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 83%, 8%); — As HEX: color: #050325; — As RGB: color: rgb(5, 3, 37); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,83%,8%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 83%, 8%);