HSL(246, 30%, 12%)
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(246,30%,12%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(246, 30%, 12%) | color: hsl(246, 30%, 12%) | |
| HEX | #171528 | color: #171528 | |
| RGB | rgb(23, 21, 40) | color: rgb(23, 21, 40) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 48%, 0%, 84%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(246, 48%, 16%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(246 8% 84%) | color: hwb(246 8% 84%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2085 0.0372 287.54) | color: oklch(0.2085 0.0372 287.54) | |
| Lab | lab(7.87 6.82 -12.66) | color: lab(7.87 6.82 -12.66) | |
| LCH | lch(7.87 14.38 298.31) | color: lch(7.87 14.38 298.31) |
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)
#161623 — rgb(22, 22, 35)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#161622 — rgb(22, 22, 34)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#17201F — rgb(23, 32, 31)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(246, 30%, 12%);
text
color: hsl(246, 30%, 12%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(246, 30%, 12%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(246, 30%, 32%), hsl(246, 30%, 12%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(246, 30%, 12%), hsl(246, 30%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #171528;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(246,30%,12%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(246, 30%, 12%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(246, 30%, 12%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(246, 30%, 12%)?
HEX: #171528 | RGB: rgb(23, 21, 40) | CMYK: 43%, 48%, 0%, 84% | HSV: 246°, 48%, 16%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #171528?
The complementary color is HSL(66, 30%, 12%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 246°, 6°, and 126°. For analogous combinations, try hues 216° and 276°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(246, 30%, 12%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(246, 30%, 12%); — As HEX: color: #171528; — As RGB: color: rgb(23, 21, 40); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(246,30%,12%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(246, 30%, 12%);