HSL(251, 30%, 11%)
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(251,30%,11%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(251, 30%, 11%) | color: hsl(251, 30%, 11%) | |
| HEX | #171424 | color: #171424 | |
| RGB | rgb(23, 20, 36) | color: rgb(23, 20, 36) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 44%, 0%, 86%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(251, 44%, 14%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(251 8% 86%) | color: hwb(251 8% 86%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2032 0.0317 291.94) | color: oklch(0.2032 0.0317 291.94) | |
| Lab | lab(7.32 6.13 -10.53) | color: lab(7.32 6.13 -10.53) | |
| LCH | lch(7.32 12.18 300.21) | color: lch(7.32 12.18 300.21) |
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)
#161620 — rgb(22, 22, 32)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#16161F — rgb(22, 22, 31)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#171D1C — rgb(23, 29, 28)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(251, 30%, 11%);
text
color: hsl(251, 30%, 11%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(251, 30%, 11%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 30%, 31%), hsl(251, 30%, 11%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(251, 30%, 11%), hsl(251, 30%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #171424;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(251,30%,11%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(251, 30%, 11%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(251, 30%, 11%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Blue
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(251, 30%, 11%)?
HEX: #171424 | RGB: rgb(23, 20, 36) | CMYK: 36%, 44%, 0%, 86% | HSV: 251°, 44%, 14%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #171424?
The complementary color is HSL(71, 30%, 11%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 251°, 11°, and 131°. For analogous combinations, try hues 221° and 281°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(251, 30%, 11%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(251, 30%, 11%); — As HEX: color: #171424; — As RGB: color: rgb(23, 20, 36); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(251,30%,11%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(251, 30%, 11%);