HSL(3, 5%, 9%)
Very Dark Black — Black color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Black
Color Family
Black
Warm / Cool
🔴 Warm
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(3,5%,9%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(3, 5%, 9%) | color: hsl(3, 5%, 9%) | |
| HEX | #181616 | color: #181616 | |
| RGB | rgb(24, 22, 22) | color: rgb(24, 22, 22) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 8%, 91%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(0, 8%, 9%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(0 8% 91%) | color: hwb(0 8% 91%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2025 0.0032 17.42) | color: oklch(0.2025 0.0032 17.42) | |
| Lab | lab(7.46 0.96 0.34) | color: lab(7.46 0.96 0.34) | |
| LCH | lch(7.46 1.02 19.5) | color: lch(7.46 1.02 19.5) |
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)
#171716 — rgb(23, 23, 22)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#171716 — rgb(23, 23, 22)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#181616 — rgb(24, 22, 22)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(3, 5%, 9%);
text
color: hsl(3, 5%, 9%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(3, 5%, 9%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(3, 5%, 29%), hsl(3, 5%, 9%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(3, 5%, 9%), hsl(3, 5%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #181616;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(3,5%,9%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(3, 5%, 9%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(3, 5%, 9%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Black
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(3, 5%, 9%)?
HEX: #181616 | RGB: rgb(24, 22, 22) | CMYK: 0%, 8%, 8%, 91% | HSV: 0°, 8%, 9%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #181616?
The complementary color is HSL(183, 5%, 9%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 3°, 123°, and 243°. For analogous combinations, try hues 333° and 33°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(3, 5%, 9%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(3, 5%, 9%); — As HEX: color: #181616; — As RGB: color: rgb(24, 22, 22); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(3,5%,9%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(3, 5%, 9%);