HSL(291, 20%, 12%)
Very Dark Purple — Purple color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Purple
Color Family
Purple
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(291,20%,12%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(291, 20%, 12%) | color: hsl(291, 20%, 12%) | |
| HEX | #231825 | color: #231825 | |
| RGB | rgb(35, 24, 37) | color: rgb(35, 24, 37) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 35%, 0%, 85%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(291, 35%, 15%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(291 10% 85%) | color: hwb(291 10% 85%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2287 0.0294 321.18) | color: oklch(0.2287 0.0294 321.18) | |
| Lab | lab(10.14 8.53 -6.8) | color: lab(10.14 8.53 -6.8) | |
| LCH | lch(10.14 10.91 321.44) | color: lch(10.14 10.91 321.44) |
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)
#1E1E22 — rgb(30, 30, 34)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#1F2021 — rgb(31, 32, 33)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#221F1F — rgb(34, 31, 31)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(291, 20%, 12%);
text
color: hsl(291, 20%, 12%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(291, 20%, 12%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(291, 20%, 32%), hsl(291, 20%, 12%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(291, 20%, 12%), hsl(291, 20%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #231825;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(291,20%,12%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(291, 20%, 12%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(291, 20%, 12%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(291, 20%, 12%)?
HEX: #231825 | RGB: rgb(35, 24, 37) | CMYK: 5%, 35%, 0%, 85% | HSV: 291°, 35%, 15%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #231825?
The complementary color is HSL(111, 20%, 12%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 291°, 51°, and 171°. For analogous combinations, try hues 261° and 321°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(291, 20%, 12%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(291, 20%, 12%); — As HEX: color: #231825; — As RGB: color: rgb(35, 24, 37); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(291,20%,12%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(291, 20%, 12%);