HSL(5, 50%, 6%)
Very Dark Red — Red color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Red
Color Family
Red
Warm / Cool
🔴 Warm
Temperature
2000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(5,50%,6%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(5, 50%, 6%) | color: hsl(5, 50%, 6%) | |
| HEX | #170908 | color: #170908 | |
| RGB | rgb(23, 9, 8) | color: rgb(23, 9, 8) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 61%, 65%, 91%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(4, 65%, 9%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(4 3% 91%) | color: hwb(4 3% 91%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.161 0.0253 25.05) | color: oklch(0.161 0.0253 25.05) | |
| Lab | lab(3.57 4.89 2.15) | color: lab(3.57 4.89 2.15) | |
| LCH | lch(3.57 5.34 23.73) | color: lch(3.57 5.34 23.73) |
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)
#111108 — rgb(17, 17, 8)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#121308 — rgb(18, 19, 8)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#160808 — rgb(22, 8, 8)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(5, 50%, 6%);
text
color: hsl(5, 50%, 6%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(5, 50%, 6%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(5, 50%, 26%), hsl(5, 50%, 6%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(5, 50%, 6%), hsl(5, 50%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #170908;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(5,50%,6%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(5, 50%, 6%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(5, 50%, 6%);
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Use Cases for Very Dark Red
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(5, 50%, 6%)?
HEX: #170908 | RGB: rgb(23, 9, 8) | CMYK: 0%, 61%, 65%, 91% | HSV: 4°, 65%, 9%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #170908?
The complementary color is HSL(185, 50%, 6%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 5°, 125°, and 245°. For analogous combinations, try hues 335° and 35°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(5, 50%, 6%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(5, 50%, 6%); — As HEX: color: #170908; — As RGB: color: rgb(23, 9, 8); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(5,50%,6%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(5, 50%, 6%);