HSL(159, 9%, 18%)
Grayish Black — Black color
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Color Information
Color Name
Grayish Black
Color Family
Black
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(159,9%,18%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(159, 9%, 18%) | color: hsl(159, 9%, 18%) | |
| HEX | #2A322F | color: #2A322F | |
| RGB | rgb(42, 50, 47) | color: rgb(42, 50, 47) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 6%, 80%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(158, 16%, 20%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(158 17% 80%) | color: hwb(158 17% 80%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.3084 0.0122 170.89) | color: oklch(0.3084 0.0122 170.89) | |
| Lab | lab(19.96 -4.18 0.75) | color: lab(19.96 -4.18 0.75) | |
| LCH | lch(19.96 4.25 169.83) | color: lch(19.96 4.25 169.83) |
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)
#2D2E30 — rgb(45, 46, 48)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#2D2C30 — rgb(45, 44, 48)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2A3030 — rgb(42, 48, 48)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(159, 9%, 18%);
text
color: hsl(159, 9%, 18%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(159, 9%, 18%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 9%, 38%), hsl(159, 9%, 18%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(159, 9%, 18%), hsl(159, 9%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #2A322F;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(159,9%,18%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(159, 9%, 18%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(159, 9%, 18%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Black
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(159, 9%, 18%)?
HEX: #2A322F | RGB: rgb(42, 50, 47) | CMYK: 16%, 0%, 6%, 80% | HSV: 158°, 16%, 20%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2A322F?
The complementary color is HSL(339, 9%, 18%). 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, 9%, 18%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(159, 9%, 18%); — As HEX: color: #2A322F; — As RGB: color: rgb(42, 50, 47); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(159,9%,18%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(159, 9%, 18%);