HSL(257, 22%, 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(257,22%,8%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(257, 22%, 8%) | color: hsl(257, 22%, 8%) | |
| HEX | #121019 | color: #121019 | |
| RGB | rgb(18, 16, 25) | color: rgb(18, 16, 25) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 36%, 0%, 90%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(253, 36%, 10%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(253 6% 90%) | color: hwb(253 6% 90%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.18 0.0185 294.66) | color: oklch(0.18 0.0185 294.66) | |
| Lab | lab(5.14 2.83 -5.39) | color: lab(5.14 2.83 -5.39) | |
| LCH | lch(5.14 6.09 297.7) | color: lch(5.14 6.09 297.7) |
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)
#111117 — rgb(17, 17, 23)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#111116 — rgb(17, 17, 22)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#121515 — rgb(18, 21, 21)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(257, 22%, 8%);
text
color: hsl(257, 22%, 8%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(257, 22%, 8%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(257, 22%, 28%), hsl(257, 22%, 8%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(257, 22%, 8%), hsl(257, 22%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #121019;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(257,22%,8%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(257, 22%, 8%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(257, 22%, 8%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(257, 22%, 8%)?
HEX: #121019 | RGB: rgb(18, 16, 25) | CMYK: 28%, 36%, 0%, 90% | HSV: 253°, 36%, 10%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #121019?
The complementary color is HSL(77, 22%, 8%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 257°, 17°, and 137°. For analogous combinations, try hues 227° and 287°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(257, 22%, 8%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(257, 22%, 8%); — As HEX: color: #121019; — As RGB: color: rgb(18, 16, 25); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(257,22%,8%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(257, 22%, 8%);