HSL(206, 40%, 9%)
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(206,40%,9%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(206, 40%, 9%) | color: hsl(206, 40%, 9%) | |
| HEX | #0E1820 | color: #0E1820 | |
| RGB | rgb(14, 24, 32) | color: rgb(14, 24, 32) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(56%, 25%, 0%, 87%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(207, 56%, 13%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(207 6% 87%) | color: hwb(207 6% 87%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2034 0.0217 243.23) | color: oklch(0.2034 0.0217 243.23) | |
| Lab | lab(7.69 -1.65 -7) | color: lab(7.69 -1.65 -7) | |
| LCH | lch(7.69 7.19 256.74) | color: lch(7.69 7.19 256.74) |
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)
#12121E — rgb(18, 18, 30)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#12111E — rgb(18, 17, 30)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#0F1D1C — rgb(15, 29, 28)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(206, 40%, 9%);
text
color: hsl(206, 40%, 9%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(206, 40%, 9%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(206, 40%, 29%), hsl(206, 40%, 9%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(206, 40%, 9%), hsl(206, 40%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #0E1820;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(206,40%,9%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(206, 40%, 9%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(206, 40%, 9%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(206, 40%, 9%)?
HEX: #0E1820 | RGB: rgb(14, 24, 32) | CMYK: 56%, 25%, 0%, 87% | HSV: 207°, 56%, 13%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #0E1820?
The complementary color is HSL(26, 40%, 9%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 206°, 326°, and 86°. For analogous combinations, try hues 176° and 236°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(206, 40%, 9%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(206, 40%, 9%); — As HEX: color: #0E1820; — As RGB: color: rgb(14, 24, 32); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(206,40%,9%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(206, 40%, 9%);