HSL(199, 9%, 8%)
Very Dark Black — Black color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Black
Color Family
Black
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(199,9%,8%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(199, 9%, 8%) | color: hsl(199, 9%, 8%) | |
| HEX | #131516 | color: #131516 | |
| RGB | rgb(19, 21, 22) | color: rgb(19, 21, 22) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 5%, 0%, 91%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(200, 14%, 9%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(200 8% 91%) | color: hwb(200 8% 91%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.194 0.0037 229.01) | color: oklch(0.194 0.0037 229.01) | |
| Lab | lab(6.62 -0.61 -0.95) | color: lab(6.62 -0.61 -0.95) | |
| LCH | lch(6.62 1.13 237.3) | color: lch(6.62 1.13 237.3) |
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)
#141416 — rgb(20, 20, 22)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#141416 — rgb(20, 20, 22)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#131616 — rgb(19, 22, 22)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(199, 9%, 8%);
text
color: hsl(199, 9%, 8%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(199, 9%, 8%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(199, 9%, 28%), hsl(199, 9%, 8%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(199, 9%, 8%), hsl(199, 9%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #131516;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(199,9%,8%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(199, 9%, 8%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(199, 9%, 8%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Black
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(199, 9%, 8%)?
HEX: #131516 | RGB: rgb(19, 21, 22) | CMYK: 14%, 5%, 0%, 91% | HSV: 200°, 14%, 9%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #131516?
The complementary color is HSL(19, 9%, 8%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 199°, 319°, and 79°. For analogous combinations, try hues 169° and 229°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(199, 9%, 8%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(199, 9%, 8%); — As HEX: color: #131516; — As RGB: color: rgb(19, 21, 22); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(199,9%,8%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(199, 9%, 8%);