HSL(277, 12%, 9%)
Very Dark Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(277,12%,9%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(277, 12%, 9%) | color: hsl(277, 12%, 9%) | |
| HEX | #18141A | color: #18141A | |
| RGB | rgb(24, 20, 26) | color: rgb(24, 20, 26) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 23%, 0%, 90%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(280, 23%, 10%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(280 8% 90%) | color: hwb(280 8% 90%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1988 0.0133 314.5) | color: oklch(0.1988 0.0133 314.5) | |
| Lab | lab(6.95 3.37 -3.44) | color: lab(6.95 3.37 -3.44) | |
| LCH | lch(6.95 4.82 314.41) | color: lch(6.95 4.82 314.41) |
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)
#161619 — rgb(22, 22, 25)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#171718 — rgb(23, 23, 24)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#181717 — rgb(24, 23, 23)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(277, 12%, 9%);
text
color: hsl(277, 12%, 9%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(277, 12%, 9%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(277, 12%, 29%), hsl(277, 12%, 9%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(277, 12%, 9%), hsl(277, 12%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #18141A;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(277,12%,9%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(277, 12%, 9%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(277, 12%, 9%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(277, 12%, 9%)?
HEX: #18141A | RGB: rgb(24, 20, 26) | CMYK: 8%, 23%, 0%, 90% | HSV: 280°, 23%, 10%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #18141A?
The complementary color is HSL(97, 12%, 9%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 277°, 37°, and 157°. For analogous combinations, try hues 247° and 307°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(277, 12%, 9%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(277, 12%, 9%); — As HEX: color: #18141A; — As RGB: color: rgb(24, 20, 26); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(277,12%,9%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(277, 12%, 9%);