HSL(159, 52%, 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(159,52%,3%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 52%, 3%) | color: hsl(159, 52%, 3%) | |
| HEX | #040C09 | color: #040C09 | |
| RGB | rgb(4, 12, 9) | color: rgb(4, 12, 9) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(67%, 0%, 25%, 95%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(158, 67%, 5%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(158 2% 95%) | color: hwb(158 2% 95%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1435 0.0161 171.81) | color: oklch(0.1435 0.0161 171.81) | |
| Lab | lab(2.79 -2.55 0.43) | color: lab(2.79 -2.55 0.43) | |
| LCH | lch(2.79 2.59 170.43) | color: lch(2.79 2.59 170.43) |
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)
#07080A — rgb(7, 8, 10)
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, 52%, 3%);
text
color: hsl(159, 52%, 3%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 52%, 3%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 52%, 23%), hsl(159, 52%, 3%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 52%, 3%), hsl(159, 52%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #040C09;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,52%,3%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 52%, 3%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 52%, 3%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 52%, 3%)?
HEX: #040C09 | RGB: rgb(4, 12, 9) | CMYK: 67%, 0%, 25%, 95% | HSV: 158°, 67%, 5%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #040C09?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 52%, 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, 52%, 3%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 52%, 3%); — As HEX: color: #040C09; — As RGB: color: rgb(4, 12, 9); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,52%,3%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 52%, 3%);