HSL(252, 9%, 15%)
Grayish Black — Black color
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Color Information
Color Name
Grayish Black
Color Family
Black
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(252,9%,15%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(252, 9%, 15%) | color: hsl(252, 9%, 15%) | |
| HEX | #24232A | color: #24232A | |
| RGB | rgb(36, 35, 42) | color: rgb(36, 35, 42) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 17%, 0%, 84%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(249, 17%, 16%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(249 13% 84%) | color: hwb(249 13% 84%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2602 0.013 292.02) | color: oklch(0.2602 0.013 292.02) | |
| Lab | lab(14.08 2.27 -4.48) | color: lab(14.08 2.27 -4.48) | |
| LCH | lch(14.08 5.02 296.87) | color: lch(14.08 5.02 296.87) |
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)
#242428 — rgb(36, 36, 40)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#242428 — rgb(36, 36, 40)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#242727 — rgb(36, 39, 39)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(252, 9%, 15%);
text
color: hsl(252, 9%, 15%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(252, 9%, 15%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(252, 9%, 35%), hsl(252, 9%, 15%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(252, 9%, 15%), hsl(252, 9%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #24232A;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(252,9%,15%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(252, 9%, 15%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(252, 9%, 15%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Black
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(252, 9%, 15%)?
HEX: #24232A | RGB: rgb(36, 35, 42) | CMYK: 14%, 17%, 0%, 84% | HSV: 249°, 17%, 16%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #24232A?
The complementary color is HSL(72, 9%, 15%). 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, 9%, 15%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(252, 9%, 15%); — As HEX: color: #24232A; — As RGB: color: rgb(36, 35, 42); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(252,9%,15%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(252, 9%, 15%);