HSL(295, 70%, 9%)
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(295,70%,9%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(295, 70%, 9%) | color: hsl(295, 70%, 9%) | |
| HEX | #240727 | color: #240727 | |
| RGB | rgb(36, 7, 39) | color: rgb(36, 7, 39) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 82%, 0%, 85%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(294, 82%, 15%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(294 3% 85%) | color: hwb(294 3% 85%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1979 0.0703 323.9) | color: oklch(0.1979 0.0703 323.9) | |
| Lab | lab(6.08 20.25 -14.58) | color: lab(6.08 20.25 -14.58) | |
| LCH | lch(6.08 24.95 324.25) | color: lch(6.08 24.95 324.25) |
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)
#17171F — rgb(23, 23, 31)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#191B1D — rgb(25, 27, 29)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#231918 — rgb(35, 25, 24)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(295, 70%, 9%);
text
color: hsl(295, 70%, 9%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(295, 70%, 9%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(295, 70%, 29%), hsl(295, 70%, 9%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(295, 70%, 9%), hsl(295, 70%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #240727;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(295,70%,9%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(295, 70%, 9%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(295, 70%, 9%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(295, 70%, 9%)?
HEX: #240727 | RGB: rgb(36, 7, 39) | CMYK: 8%, 82%, 0%, 85% | HSV: 294°, 82%, 15%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #240727?
The complementary color is HSL(115, 70%, 9%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 295°, 55°, and 175°. For analogous combinations, try hues 265° and 325°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(295, 70%, 9%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(295, 70%, 9%); — As HEX: color: #240727; — As RGB: color: rgb(36, 7, 39); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(295,70%,9%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(295, 70%, 9%);