HSL(159, 20%, 11%)
Very Dark Cyan — Cyan color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Cyan
Color Family
Cyan
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(159,20%,11%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 20%, 11%) | color: hsl(159, 20%, 11%) | |
| HEX | #16221E | color: #16221E | |
| RGB | rgb(22, 34, 30) | color: rgb(22, 34, 30) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 0%, 12%, 87%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(160, 35%, 13%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(160 8% 87%) | color: hwb(160 8% 87%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2391 0.0185 172.08) | color: oklch(0.2391 0.0185 172.08) | |
| Lab | lab(12.01 -6.39 1) | color: lab(12.01 -6.39 1) | |
| LCH | lch(12.01 6.47 171.11) | color: lch(12.01 6.47 171.11) |
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)
#1B1B1F — rgb(27, 27, 31)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#1B1A1F — rgb(27, 26, 31)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#172020 — rgb(23, 32, 32)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 20%, 11%);
text
color: hsl(159, 20%, 11%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 20%, 11%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 20%, 31%), hsl(159, 20%, 11%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 20%, 11%), hsl(159, 20%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #16221E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,20%,11%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 20%, 11%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 20%, 11%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 20%, 11%)?
HEX: #16221E | RGB: rgb(22, 34, 30) | CMYK: 35%, 0%, 12%, 87% | HSV: 160°, 35%, 13%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #16221E?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 20%, 11%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 159°, 279°, and 39°. For analogous combinations, try hues 129° and 189°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(159, 20%, 11%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 20%, 11%); — As HEX: color: #16221E; — As RGB: color: rgb(22, 34, 30); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,20%,11%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 20%, 11%);