HSL(159, 49%, 3%)
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(159,49%,3%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 49%, 3%) | color: hsl(159, 49%, 3%) | |
| HEX | #040B09 | color: #040B09 | |
| RGB | rgb(4, 11, 9) | color: rgb(4, 11, 9) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(64%, 0%, 18%, 96%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(163, 64%, 4%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(163 1% 96%) | color: hwb(163 1% 96%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.14 0.014 177.53) | color: oklch(0.14 0.014 177.53) | |
| Lab | lab(2.57 -2.12 0.12) | color: lab(2.57 -2.12 0.12) | |
| LCH | lch(2.57 2.12 176.76) | color: lch(2.57 2.12 176.76) |
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)
#070709 — rgb(7, 7, 9)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#07060A — rgb(7, 6, 10)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#040A0A — rgb(4, 10, 10)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 49%, 3%);
text
color: hsl(159, 49%, 3%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 49%, 3%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 49%, 23%), hsl(159, 49%, 3%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 49%, 3%), hsl(159, 49%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #040B09;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,49%,3%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 49%, 3%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 49%, 3%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 49%, 3%)?
HEX: #040B09 | RGB: rgb(4, 11, 9) | CMYK: 64%, 0%, 18%, 96% | HSV: 163°, 64%, 4%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #040B09?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 49%, 3%). 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, 49%, 3%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 49%, 3%); — As HEX: color: #040B09; — As RGB: color: rgb(4, 11, 9); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,49%,3%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 49%, 3%);