HSL(240, 42%, 4%)
Very Dark Blue — Blue color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Blue
Color Family
Blue
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(240,42%,4%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(240, 42%, 4%) | color: hsl(240, 42%, 4%) | |
| HEX | #06060E | color: #06060E | |
| RGB | rgb(6, 6, 14) | color: rgb(6, 6, 14) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(57%, 57%, 0%, 95%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(240, 57%, 5%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(240 2% 95%) | color: hwb(240 2% 95%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1273 0.0192 283.34) | color: oklch(0.1273 0.0192 283.34) | |
| Lab | lab(1.81 1.18 -3.2) | color: lab(1.81 1.18 -3.2) | |
| LCH | lch(1.81 3.41 290.24) | color: lch(1.81 3.41 290.24) |
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)
#06060C — rgb(6, 6, 12)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#06060C — rgb(6, 6, 12)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#060B0A — rgb(6, 11, 10)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(240, 42%, 4%);
text
color: hsl(240, 42%, 4%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(240, 42%, 4%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(240, 42%, 24%), hsl(240, 42%, 4%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(240, 42%, 4%), hsl(240, 42%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #06060E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(240,42%,4%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(240, 42%, 4%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(240, 42%, 4%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(240, 42%, 4%)?
HEX: #06060E | RGB: rgb(6, 6, 14) | CMYK: 57%, 57%, 0%, 95% | HSV: 240°, 57%, 5%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #06060E?
The complementary color is HSL(60, 42%, 4%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 240°, 0°, and 120°. For analogous combinations, try hues 210° and 270°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(240, 42%, 4%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(240, 42%, 4%); — As HEX: color: #06060E; — As RGB: color: rgb(6, 6, 14); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(240,42%,4%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(240, 42%, 4%);