HSL(242, 72%, 9%)
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(242,72%,9%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(242, 72%, 9%) | color: hsl(242, 72%, 9%) | |
| HEX | #080627 | color: #080627 | |
| RGB | rgb(8, 6, 39) | color: rgb(8, 6, 39) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(79%, 85%, 0%, 85%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(244, 85%, 15%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(244 2% 85%) | color: hwb(244 2% 85%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1547 0.066 278.64) | color: oklch(0.1547 0.066 278.64) | |
| Lab | lab(2.97 8.98 -19.67) | color: lab(2.97 8.98 -19.67) | |
| LCH | lch(2.97 21.62 294.54) | color: lch(2.97 21.62 294.54) |
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)
#07071F — rgb(7, 7, 31)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#07071D — rgb(7, 7, 29)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#081917 — rgb(8, 25, 23)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(242, 72%, 9%);
text
color: hsl(242, 72%, 9%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(242, 72%, 9%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 72%, 29%), hsl(242, 72%, 9%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(242, 72%, 9%), hsl(242, 72%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #080627;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(242,72%,9%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(242, 72%, 9%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(242, 72%, 9%);
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Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(242, 72%, 9%)?
HEX: #080627 | RGB: rgb(8, 6, 39) | CMYK: 79%, 85%, 0%, 85% | HSV: 244°, 85%, 15%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #080627?
The complementary color is HSL(62, 72%, 9%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 242°, 2°, and 122°. For analogous combinations, try hues 212° and 272°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(242, 72%, 9%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(242, 72%, 9%); — As HEX: color: #080627; — As RGB: color: rgb(8, 6, 39); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(242,72%,9%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(242, 72%, 9%);