HSL(42, 9%, 17%)
Grayish Black — Black color
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Color Information
Color Name
Grayish Black
Color Family
Black
Warm / Cool
🔴 Warm
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(42,9%,17%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(42, 9%, 17%) | color: hsl(42, 9%, 17%) | |
| HEX | #2F2D27 | color: #2F2D27 | |
| RGB | rgb(47, 45, 39) | color: rgb(47, 45, 39) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 17%, 82%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(45, 17%, 18%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(45 15% 82%) | color: hwb(45 15% 82%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2972 0.0109 91.68) | color: oklch(0.2972 0.0109 91.68) | |
| Lab | lab(18.49 -0.41 4.21) | color: lab(18.49 -0.41 4.21) | |
| LCH | lch(18.49 4.23 95.56) | color: lch(18.49 4.23 95.56) |
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)
#2E2E28 — rgb(46, 46, 40)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2E2E29 — rgb(46, 46, 41)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2F2A2A — rgb(47, 42, 42)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(42, 9%, 17%);
text
color: hsl(42, 9%, 17%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(42, 9%, 17%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(42, 9%, 37%), hsl(42, 9%, 17%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(42, 9%, 17%), hsl(42, 9%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #2F2D27;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(42,9%,17%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(42, 9%, 17%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(42, 9%, 17%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Black
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(42, 9%, 17%)?
HEX: #2F2D27 | RGB: rgb(47, 45, 39) | CMYK: 0%, 4%, 17%, 82% | HSV: 45°, 17%, 18%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2F2D27?
The complementary color is HSL(222, 9%, 17%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 42°, 162°, and 282°. For analogous combinations, try hues 12° and 72°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(42, 9%, 17%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(42, 9%, 17%); — As HEX: color: #2F2D27; — As RGB: color: rgb(47, 45, 39); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(42,9%,17%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(42, 9%, 17%);