HSL(278, 10%, 16%)
Grayish Indigo — Indigo color
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Color Information
Color Name
Grayish Indigo
Color Family
Indigo
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(278,10%,16%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(278, 10%, 16%) | color: hsl(278, 10%, 16%) | |
| HEX | #2A252D | color: #2A252D | |
| RGB | rgb(42, 37, 45) | color: rgb(42, 37, 45) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 18%, 0%, 82%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(278, 18%, 18%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(278 15% 82%) | color: hwb(278 15% 82%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2733 0.0162 312.91) | color: oklch(0.2733 0.0162 312.91) | |
| Lab | lab(15.51 4.25 -4.41) | color: lab(15.51 4.25 -4.41) | |
| LCH | lch(15.51 6.12 313.94) | color: lch(15.51 6.12 313.94) |
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)
#28282B — rgb(40, 40, 43)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#28292B — rgb(40, 41, 43)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#2A2A29 — rgb(42, 42, 41)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(278, 10%, 16%);
text
color: hsl(278, 10%, 16%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(278, 10%, 16%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(278, 10%, 36%), hsl(278, 10%, 16%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(278, 10%, 16%), hsl(278, 10%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #2A252D;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(278,10%,16%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(278, 10%, 16%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(278, 10%, 16%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Grayish Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(278, 10%, 16%)?
HEX: #2A252D | RGB: rgb(42, 37, 45) | CMYK: 7%, 18%, 0%, 82% | HSV: 278°, 18%, 18%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #2A252D?
The complementary color is HSL(98, 10%, 16%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 278°, 38°, and 158°. For analogous combinations, try hues 248° and 308°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(278, 10%, 16%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(278, 10%, 16%); — As HEX: color: #2A252D; — As RGB: color: rgb(42, 37, 45); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(278,10%,16%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(278, 10%, 16%);