HSL(265, 20%, 9%)
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(265,20%,9%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(265, 20%, 9%) | color: hsl(265, 20%, 9%) | |
| HEX | #16121C | color: #16121C | |
| RGB | rgb(22, 18, 28) | color: rgb(22, 18, 28) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 36%, 0%, 89%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(264, 36%, 11%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(264 7% 89%) | color: hwb(264 7% 89%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.192 0.0207 302.78) | color: oklch(0.192 0.0207 302.78) | |
| Lab | lab(6.21 4.25 -6.11) | color: lab(6.21 4.25 -6.11) | |
| LCH | lch(6.21 7.44 304.82) | color: lch(6.21 7.44 304.82) |
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)
#14141A — rgb(20, 20, 26)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#151519 — rgb(21, 21, 25)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#161817 — rgb(22, 24, 23)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(265, 20%, 9%);
text
color: hsl(265, 20%, 9%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(265, 20%, 9%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(265, 20%, 29%), hsl(265, 20%, 9%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(265, 20%, 9%), hsl(265, 20%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #16121C;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(265,20%,9%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(265, 20%, 9%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(265, 20%, 9%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(265, 20%, 9%)?
HEX: #16121C | RGB: rgb(22, 18, 28) | CMYK: 21%, 36%, 0%, 89% | HSV: 264°, 36%, 11%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #16121C?
The complementary color is HSL(85, 20%, 9%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 265°, 25°, and 145°. For analogous combinations, try hues 235° and 295°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(265, 20%, 9%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(265, 20%, 9%); — As HEX: color: #16121C; — As RGB: color: rgb(22, 18, 28); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(265,20%,9%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(265, 20%, 9%);