HSL(246, 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
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(246,40%,9%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(246, 40%, 9%) | color: hsl(246, 40%, 9%) | |
| HEX | #100E20 | color: #100E20 | |
| RGB | rgb(16, 14, 32) | color: rgb(16, 14, 32) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(50%, 56%, 0%, 87%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(247, 56%, 13%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(247 6% 87%) | color: hwb(247 6% 87%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1769 0.0365 287.14) | color: oklch(0.1769 0.0365 287.14) | |
| Lab | lab(4.77 5.29 -11.42) | color: lab(4.77 5.29 -11.42) | |
| LCH | lch(4.77 12.59 294.85) | color: lch(4.77 12.59 294.85) |
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)
#0F0F1C — rgb(15, 15, 28)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#0F0F1B — rgb(15, 15, 27)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#101817 — rgb(16, 24, 23)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(246, 40%, 9%);
text
color: hsl(246, 40%, 9%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(246, 40%, 9%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(246, 40%, 29%), hsl(246, 40%, 9%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(246, 40%, 9%), hsl(246, 40%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #100E20;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(246,40%,9%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(246, 40%, 9%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(246, 40%, 9%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(246, 40%, 9%)?
HEX: #100E20 | RGB: rgb(16, 14, 32) | CMYK: 50%, 56%, 0%, 87% | HSV: 247°, 56%, 13%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #100E20?
The complementary color is HSL(66, 40%, 9%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 246°, 6°, and 126°. For analogous combinations, try hues 216° and 276°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(246, 40%, 9%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(246, 40%, 9%); — As HEX: color: #100E20; — As RGB: color: rgb(16, 14, 32); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(246,40%,9%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(246, 40%, 9%);