HSL(255, 20%, 8%)
Very Dark Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
9000K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(255,20%,8%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(255, 20%, 8%) | color: hsl(255, 20%, 8%) | |
| HEX | #121018 | color: #121018 | |
| RGB | rgb(18, 16, 24) | color: rgb(18, 16, 24) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 33%, 0%, 91%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(255, 33%, 9%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(255 6% 91%) | color: hwb(255 6% 91%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1794 0.0165 296.16) | color: oklch(0.1794 0.0165 296.16) | |
| Lab | lab(5.1 2.56 -4.66) | color: lab(5.1 2.56 -4.66) | |
| LCH | lch(5.1 5.32 298.78) | color: lch(5.1 5.32 298.78) |
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)
#111116 — rgb(17, 17, 22)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#111116 — rgb(17, 17, 22)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#121514 — rgb(18, 21, 20)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(255, 20%, 8%);
text
color: hsl(255, 20%, 8%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(255, 20%, 8%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(255, 20%, 28%), hsl(255, 20%, 8%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(255, 20%, 8%), hsl(255, 20%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #121018;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(255,20%,8%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(255, 20%, 8%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(255, 20%, 8%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(255, 20%, 8%)?
HEX: #121018 | RGB: rgb(18, 16, 24) | CMYK: 25%, 33%, 0%, 91% | HSV: 255°, 33%, 9%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #121018?
The complementary color is HSL(75, 20%, 8%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 255°, 15°, and 135°. For analogous combinations, try hues 225° and 285°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(255, 20%, 8%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(255, 20%, 8%); — As HEX: color: #121018; — As RGB: color: rgb(18, 16, 24); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(255,20%,8%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(255, 20%, 8%);