HSL(166, 5%, 15%)
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(166,5%,15%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(166, 5%, 15%) | color: hsl(166, 5%, 15%) | |
| HEX | #242827 | color: #242827 | |
| RGB | rgb(36, 40, 39) | color: rgb(36, 40, 39) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 2%, 84%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(165, 10%, 16%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(165 14% 84%) | color: hwb(165 14% 84%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2724 0.006 179.22) | color: oklch(0.2724 0.006 179.22) | |
| Lab | lab(15.69 -2.04 0.04) | color: lab(15.69 -2.04 0.04) | |
| LCH | lch(15.69 2.04 178.88) | color: lch(15.69 2.04 178.88) |
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)
#262627 — rgb(38, 38, 39)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#262527 — rgb(38, 37, 39)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#242727 — rgb(36, 39, 39)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(166, 5%, 15%);
text
color: hsl(166, 5%, 15%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(166, 5%, 15%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(166, 5%, 35%), hsl(166, 5%, 15%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(166, 5%, 15%), hsl(166, 5%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #242827;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(166,5%,15%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(166, 5%, 15%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(166, 5%, 15%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Black
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(166, 5%, 15%)?
HEX: #242827 | RGB: rgb(36, 40, 39) | CMYK: 10%, 0%, 2%, 84% | HSV: 165°, 10%, 16%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #242827?
The complementary color is HSL(346, 5%, 15%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 166°, 286°, and 46°. For analogous combinations, try hues 136° and 196°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(166, 5%, 15%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(166, 5%, 15%); — As HEX: color: #242827; — As RGB: color: rgb(36, 40, 39); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(166,5%,15%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(166, 5%, 15%);