HSL(197, 42%, 3%)
Very Dark Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
7000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(197,42%,3%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(197, 42%, 3%) | color: hsl(197, 42%, 3%) | |
| HEX | #04090B | color: #04090B | |
| RGB | rgb(4, 9, 11) | color: rgb(4, 9, 11) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(64%, 18%, 0%, 96%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(197, 64%, 4%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(197 1% 96%) | color: hwb(197 1% 96%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1339 0.0114 219.06) | color: oklch(0.1339 0.0114 219.06) | |
| Lab | lab(2.22 -1.03 -1.23) | color: lab(2.22 -1.03 -1.23) | |
| LCH | lch(2.22 1.6 230.06) | color: lch(2.22 1.6 230.06) |
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)
#06060B — rgb(6, 6, 11)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#06060A — rgb(6, 6, 10)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#040A0A — rgb(4, 10, 10)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(197, 42%, 3%);
text
color: hsl(197, 42%, 3%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(197, 42%, 3%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 42%, 23%), hsl(197, 42%, 3%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(197, 42%, 3%), hsl(197, 42%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #04090B;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(197,42%,3%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(197, 42%, 3%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(197, 42%, 3%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(197, 42%, 3%)?
HEX: #04090B | RGB: rgb(4, 9, 11) | CMYK: 64%, 18%, 0%, 96% | HSV: 197°, 64%, 4%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #04090B?
The complementary color is HSL(17, 42%, 3%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 197°, 317°, and 77°. For analogous combinations, try hues 167° and 227°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(197, 42%, 3%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(197, 42%, 3%); — As HEX: color: #04090B; — As RGB: color: rgb(4, 9, 11); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(197,42%,3%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(197, 42%, 3%);