HSL(257, 70%, 2%)
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(257,70%,2%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(257, 70%, 2%) | color: hsl(257, 70%, 2%) | |
| HEX | #040209 | color: #040209 | |
| RGB | rgb(4, 2, 9) | color: rgb(4, 2, 9) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(56%, 78%, 0%, 96%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(257, 78%, 4%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(257 1% 96%) | color: hwb(257 1% 96%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.0987 0.0253 299.49) | color: oklch(0.0987 0.0253 299.49) | |
| Lab | lab(0.8 1.5 -2.46) | color: lab(0.8 1.5 -2.46) | |
| LCH | lch(0.8 2.88 301.37) | color: lch(0.8 2.88 301.37) |
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)
#030307 — rgb(3, 3, 7)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#030307 — rgb(3, 3, 7)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#040606 — rgb(4, 6, 6)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(257, 70%, 2%);
text
color: hsl(257, 70%, 2%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(257, 70%, 2%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(257, 70%, 22%), hsl(257, 70%, 2%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(257, 70%, 2%), hsl(257, 70%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #040209;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(257,70%,2%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(257, 70%, 2%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(257, 70%, 2%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(257, 70%, 2%)?
HEX: #040209 | RGB: rgb(4, 2, 9) | CMYK: 56%, 78%, 0%, 96% | HSV: 257°, 78%, 4%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #040209?
The complementary color is HSL(77, 70%, 2%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 257°, 17°, and 137°. For analogous combinations, try hues 227° and 287°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(257, 70%, 2%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(257, 70%, 2%); — As HEX: color: #040209; — As RGB: color: rgb(4, 2, 9); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(257,70%,2%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(257, 70%, 2%);