HSL(270, 50%, 9%)
Very Dark Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(270,50%,9%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(270, 50%, 9%) | color: hsl(270, 50%, 9%) | |
| HEX | #170B22 | color: #170B22 | |
| RGB | rgb(23, 11, 34) | color: rgb(23, 11, 34) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 68%, 0%, 87%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(271, 68%, 13%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(271 4% 87%) | color: hwb(271 4% 87%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1803 0.0478 306.29) | color: oklch(0.1803 0.0478 306.29) | |
| Lab | lab(4.85 10.29 -12.8) | color: lab(4.85 10.29 -12.8) | |
| LCH | lch(4.85 16.42 308.8) | color: lch(4.85 16.42 308.8) |
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)
#12121C — rgb(18, 18, 28)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#13131B — rgb(19, 19, 27)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#161817 — rgb(22, 24, 23)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(270, 50%, 9%);
text
color: hsl(270, 50%, 9%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(270, 50%, 9%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(270, 50%, 29%), hsl(270, 50%, 9%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(270, 50%, 9%), hsl(270, 50%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #170B22;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(270,50%,9%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(270, 50%, 9%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(270, 50%, 9%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(270, 50%, 9%)?
HEX: #170B22 | RGB: rgb(23, 11, 34) | CMYK: 32%, 68%, 0%, 87% | HSV: 271°, 68%, 13%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #170B22?
The complementary color is HSL(90, 50%, 9%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 270°, 30°, and 150°. For analogous combinations, try hues 240° and 300°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(270, 50%, 9%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(270, 50%, 9%); — As HEX: color: #170B22; — As RGB: color: rgb(23, 11, 34); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(270,50%,9%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(270, 50%, 9%);