HSL(159, 60%, 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(159,60%,9%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 60%, 9%) | color: hsl(159, 60%, 9%) | |
| HEX | #09251B | color: #09251B | |
| RGB | rgb(9, 37, 27) | color: rgb(9, 37, 27) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(76%, 0%, 27%, 85%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(159, 76%, 15%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(159 4% 85%) | color: hwb(159 4% 85%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2396 0.0391 166.53) | color: oklch(0.2396 0.0391 166.53) | |
| Lab | lab(12.35 -13.68 3.56) | color: lab(12.35 -13.68 3.56) | |
| LCH | lch(12.35 14.14 165.41) | color: lch(12.35 14.14 165.41) |
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)
#15151D — rgb(21, 21, 29)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#14111E — rgb(20, 17, 30)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#0A1F20 — rgb(10, 31, 32)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 60%, 9%);
text
color: hsl(159, 60%, 9%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 60%, 9%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 60%, 29%), hsl(159, 60%, 9%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 60%, 9%), hsl(159, 60%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #09251B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,60%,9%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 60%, 9%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 60%, 9%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Cyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 60%, 9%)?
HEX: #09251B | RGB: rgb(9, 37, 27) | CMYK: 76%, 0%, 27%, 85% | HSV: 159°, 76%, 15%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #09251B?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 60%, 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, 60%, 9%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 60%, 9%); — As HEX: color: #09251B; — As RGB: color: rgb(9, 37, 27); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,60%,9%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 60%, 9%);