HSL(270, 40%, 8%)
Very Dark Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
6500K
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(270,40%,8%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(270, 40%, 8%) | color: hsl(270, 40%, 8%) | |
| HEX | #140C1D | color: #140C1D | |
| RGB | rgb(20, 12, 29) | color: rgb(20, 12, 29) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 59%, 0%, 89%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(268, 59%, 11%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(268 5% 89%) | color: hwb(268 5% 89%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1747 0.0359 304.64) | color: oklch(0.1747 0.0359 304.64) | |
| Lab | lab(4.52 6.8 -9.43) | color: lab(4.52 6.8 -9.43) | |
| LCH | lch(4.52 11.63 305.8) | color: lch(4.52 11.63 305.8) |
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)
#111019 — rgb(17, 16, 25)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#111218 — rgb(17, 18, 24)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#141615 — rgb(20, 22, 21)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(270, 40%, 8%);
text
color: hsl(270, 40%, 8%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(270, 40%, 8%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(270, 40%, 28%), hsl(270, 40%, 8%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(270, 40%, 8%), hsl(270, 40%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #140C1D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(270,40%,8%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(270, 40%, 8%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(270, 40%, 8%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(270, 40%, 8%)?
HEX: #140C1D | RGB: rgb(20, 12, 29) | CMYK: 31%, 59%, 0%, 89% | HSV: 268°, 59%, 11%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #140C1D?
The complementary color is HSL(90, 40%, 8%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 270°, 30°, and 150°. For analogous combinations, try hues 240° and 300°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(270, 40%, 8%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(270, 40%, 8%); — As HEX: color: #140C1D; — As RGB: color: rgb(20, 12, 29); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(270,40%,8%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(270, 40%, 8%);