HSL(252, 17%, 2%)
Very Dark Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(252,17%,2%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(252, 17%, 2%) | color: hsl(252, 17%, 2%) | |
| HEX | #050406 | color: #050406 | |
| RGB | rgb(5, 4, 6) | color: rgb(5, 4, 6) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 33%, 0%, 98%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(270, 33%, 2%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(270 1% 98%) | color: hwb(270 1% 98%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1105 0.0074 308.95) | color: oklch(0.1105 0.0074 308.95) | |
| Lab | lab(1.19 0.54 -0.66) | color: lab(1.19 0.54 -0.66) | |
| LCH | lch(1.19 0.85 309.29) | color: lch(1.19 0.85 309.29) |
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)
#050506 — rgb(5, 5, 6)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#050505 — rgb(5, 5, 5)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#050505 — rgb(5, 5, 5)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(252, 17%, 2%);
text
color: hsl(252, 17%, 2%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(252, 17%, 2%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(252, 17%, 22%), hsl(252, 17%, 2%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(252, 17%, 2%), hsl(252, 17%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #050406;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(252,17%,2%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(252, 17%, 2%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(252, 17%, 2%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(252, 17%, 2%)?
HEX: #050406 | RGB: rgb(5, 4, 6) | CMYK: 17%, 33%, 0%, 98% | HSV: 270°, 33%, 2%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #050406?
The complementary color is HSL(72, 17%, 2%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 252°, 12°, and 132°. For analogous combinations, try hues 222° and 282°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(252, 17%, 2%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(252, 17%, 2%); — As HEX: color: #050406; — As RGB: color: rgb(5, 4, 6); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(252,17%,2%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(252, 17%, 2%);