HSL(272, 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
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(272,70%,2%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(272, 70%, 2%) | color: hsl(272, 70%, 2%) | |
| HEX | #050209 | color: #050209 | |
| RGB | rgb(5, 2, 9) | color: rgb(5, 2, 9) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(44%, 78%, 0%, 96%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(266, 78%, 4%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(266 1% 96%) | color: hwb(266 1% 96%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1013 0.0259 307.01) | color: oklch(0.1013 0.0259 307.01) | |
| Lab | lab(0.86 1.76 -2.37) | color: lab(0.86 1.76 -2.37) | |
| LCH | lch(0.86 2.95 306.6) | color: lch(0.86 2.95 306.6) |
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)
#040407 — rgb(4, 4, 7)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#040407 — rgb(4, 4, 7)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#050606 — rgb(5, 6, 6)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(272, 70%, 2%);
text
color: hsl(272, 70%, 2%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(272, 70%, 2%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 70%, 22%), hsl(272, 70%, 2%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(272, 70%, 2%), hsl(272, 70%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #050209;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(272,70%,2%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(272, 70%, 2%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(272, 70%, 2%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(272, 70%, 2%)?
HEX: #050209 | RGB: rgb(5, 2, 9) | CMYK: 44%, 78%, 0%, 96% | HSV: 266°, 78%, 4%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #050209?
The complementary color is HSL(92, 70%, 2%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 272°, 32°, and 152°. For analogous combinations, try hues 242° and 302°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(272, 70%, 2%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(272, 70%, 2%); — As HEX: color: #050209; — As RGB: color: rgb(5, 2, 9); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(272,70%,2%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(272, 70%, 2%);