HSL(261, 40%, 8%)
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(261,40%,8%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(261, 40%, 8%) | color: hsl(261, 40%, 8%) | |
| HEX | #120C1D | color: #120C1D | |
| RGB | rgb(18, 12, 29) | color: rgb(18, 12, 29) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 59%, 0%, 89%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(261, 59%, 11%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(261 5% 89%) | color: hwb(261 5% 89%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.172 0.0353 298.92) | color: oklch(0.172 0.0353 298.92) | |
| Lab | lab(4.34 5.99 -9.73) | color: lab(4.34 5.99 -9.73) | |
| LCH | lch(4.34 11.43 301.62) | color: lch(4.34 11.43 301.62) |
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)
#0F0F19 — rgb(15, 15, 25)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#101018 — rgb(16, 16, 24)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#121615 — rgb(18, 22, 21)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(261, 40%, 8%);
text
color: hsl(261, 40%, 8%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(261, 40%, 8%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(261, 40%, 28%), hsl(261, 40%, 8%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(261, 40%, 8%), hsl(261, 40%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #120C1D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(261,40%,8%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(261, 40%, 8%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(261, 40%, 8%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(261, 40%, 8%)?
HEX: #120C1D | RGB: rgb(18, 12, 29) | CMYK: 38%, 59%, 0%, 89% | HSV: 261°, 59%, 11%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #120C1D?
The complementary color is HSL(81, 40%, 8%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 261°, 21°, and 141°. For analogous combinations, try hues 231° and 291°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(261, 40%, 8%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(261, 40%, 8%); — As HEX: color: #120C1D; — As RGB: color: rgb(18, 12, 29); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(261,40%,8%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(261, 40%, 8%);