HSL(255, 56%, 11%)
Very Dark Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(255,56%,11%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(255, 56%, 11%) | color: hsl(255, 56%, 11%) | |
| HEX | #140C2C | color: #140C2C | |
| RGB | rgb(20, 12, 44) | color: rgb(20, 12, 44) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(55%, 73%, 0%, 83%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(255, 73%, 17%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(255 5% 83%) | color: hwb(255 5% 83%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.187 0.0618 290.7) | color: oklch(0.187 0.0618 290.7) | |
| Lab | lab(5.36 12.7 -19.64) | color: lab(5.36 12.7 -19.64) | |
| LCH | lch(5.36 23.39 302.89) | color: lch(5.36 23.39 302.89) |
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)
#111024 — rgb(17, 16, 36)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#111222 — rgb(17, 18, 34)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#141E1D — rgb(20, 30, 29)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(255, 56%, 11%);
text
color: hsl(255, 56%, 11%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(255, 56%, 11%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(255, 56%, 31%), hsl(255, 56%, 11%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(255, 56%, 11%), hsl(255, 56%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #140C2C;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(255,56%,11%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(255, 56%, 11%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(255, 56%, 11%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(255, 56%, 11%)?
HEX: #140C2C | RGB: rgb(20, 12, 44) | CMYK: 55%, 73%, 0%, 83% | HSV: 255°, 73%, 17%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #140C2C?
The complementary color is HSL(75, 56%, 11%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 255°, 15°, and 135°. For analogous combinations, try hues 225° and 285°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(255, 56%, 11%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(255, 56%, 11%); — As HEX: color: #140C2C; — As RGB: color: rgb(20, 12, 44); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(255,56%,11%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(255, 56%, 11%);