HSL(232, 13%, 8%)
Very Dark Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(232,13%,8%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(232, 13%, 8%) | color: hsl(232, 13%, 8%) | |
| HEX | #121217 | color: #121217 | |
| RGB | rgb(18, 18, 23) | color: rgb(18, 18, 23) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 22%, 0%, 91%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 22%, 9%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 7% 91%) | color: hwb(240 7% 91%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1845 0.0101 285.36) | color: oklch(0.1845 0.0101 285.36) | |
| Lab | lab(5.63 1.15 -3.14) | color: lab(5.63 1.15 -3.14) | |
| LCH | lch(5.63 3.34 290.11) | color: lch(5.63 3.34 290.11) |
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)
#121216 — rgb(18, 18, 22)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#121216 — rgb(18, 18, 22)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#121515 — rgb(18, 21, 21)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(232, 13%, 8%);
text
color: hsl(232, 13%, 8%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(232, 13%, 8%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 13%, 28%), hsl(232, 13%, 8%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(232, 13%, 8%), hsl(232, 13%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #121217;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(232,13%,8%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(232, 13%, 8%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(232, 13%, 8%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(232, 13%, 8%)?
HEX: #121217 | RGB: rgb(18, 18, 23) | CMYK: 22%, 22%, 0%, 91% | HSV: 240°, 22%, 9%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #121217?
The complementary color is HSL(52, 13%, 8%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 232°, 352°, and 112°. For analogous combinations, try hues 202° and 262°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(232, 13%, 8%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(232, 13%, 8%); — As HEX: color: #121217; — As RGB: color: rgb(18, 18, 23); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(232,13%,8%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(232, 13%, 8%);