HSL(251, 20%, 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(251,20%,11%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 20%, 11%) | color: hsl(251, 20%, 11%) | |
| HEX | #181622 | color: #181622 | |
| RGB | rgb(24, 22, 34) | color: rgb(24, 22, 34) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 35%, 0%, 87%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(250, 35%, 13%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(250 8% 87%) | color: hwb(250 8% 87%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2084 0.0237 291.85) | color: oklch(0.2084 0.0237 291.85) | |
| Lab | lab(7.98 4.43 -7.98) | color: lab(7.98 4.43 -7.98) | |
| LCH | lch(7.98 9.13 299.04) | color: lch(7.98 9.13 299.04) |
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)
#17171F — rgb(23, 23, 31)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#17171E — rgb(23, 23, 30)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#181D1C — rgb(24, 29, 28)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 20%, 11%);
text
color: hsl(251, 20%, 11%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 20%, 11%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 20%, 31%), hsl(251, 20%, 11%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 20%, 11%), hsl(251, 20%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #181622;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,20%,11%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 20%, 11%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 20%, 11%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 20%, 11%)?
HEX: #181622 | RGB: rgb(24, 22, 34) | CMYK: 29%, 35%, 0%, 87% | HSV: 250°, 35%, 13%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #181622?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 20%, 11%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 251°, 11°, and 131°. For analogous combinations, try hues 221° and 281°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(251, 20%, 11%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 20%, 11%); — As HEX: color: #181622; — As RGB: color: rgb(24, 22, 34); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,20%,11%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 20%, 11%);