HSL(159, 20%, 9%)
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%,9%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 20%, 9%) | color: hsl(159, 20%, 9%) | |
| HEX | #121C18 | color: #121C18 | |
| RGB | rgb(18, 28, 24) | color: rgb(18, 28, 24) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 0%, 14%, 89%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(156, 36%, 11%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(156 7% 89%) | color: hwb(156 7% 89%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2151 0.0165 168.2) | color: oklch(0.2151 0.0165 168.2) | |
| Lab | lab(9.2 -5.67 1.31) | color: lab(9.2 -5.67 1.31) | |
| LCH | lch(9.2 5.82 166.99) | color: lch(9.2 5.82 166.99) |
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)
#161619 — rgb(22, 22, 25)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#161519 — rgb(22, 21, 25)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#131A1A — rgb(19, 26, 26)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 20%, 9%);
text
color: hsl(159, 20%, 9%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 20%, 9%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 20%, 29%), hsl(159, 20%, 9%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 20%, 9%), hsl(159, 20%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #121C18;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,20%,9%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 20%, 9%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 20%, 9%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 20%, 9%)?
HEX: #121C18 | RGB: rgb(18, 28, 24) | CMYK: 36%, 0%, 14%, 89% | HSV: 156°, 36%, 11%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #121C18?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 20%, 9%). 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%, 9%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 20%, 9%); — As HEX: color: #121C18; — As RGB: color: rgb(18, 28, 24); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,20%,9%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 20%, 9%);