HSL(279, 70%, 7%)
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(279,70%,7%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(279, 70%, 7%) | color: hsl(279, 70%, 7%) | |
| HEX | #16051E | color: #16051E | |
| RGB | rgb(22, 5, 30) | color: rgb(22, 5, 30) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 83%, 0%, 88%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(281, 83%, 12%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(281 2% 88%) | color: hwb(281 2% 88%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1619 0.0558 313.86) | color: oklch(0.1619 0.0558 313.86) | |
| Lab | lab(3.37 10.86 -11.93) | color: lab(3.37 10.86 -11.93) | |
| LCH | lch(3.37 16.13 312.31) | color: lch(3.37 16.13 312.31) |
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)
#0F0E18 — rgb(15, 14, 24)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#101117 — rgb(16, 17, 23)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#151312 — rgb(21, 19, 18)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(279, 70%, 7%);
text
color: hsl(279, 70%, 7%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(279, 70%, 7%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(279, 70%, 27%), hsl(279, 70%, 7%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(279, 70%, 7%), hsl(279, 70%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #16051E;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(279,70%,7%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(279, 70%, 7%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(279, 70%, 7%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(279, 70%, 7%)?
HEX: #16051E | RGB: rgb(22, 5, 30) | CMYK: 27%, 83%, 0%, 88% | HSV: 281°, 83%, 12%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #16051E?
The complementary color is HSL(99, 70%, 7%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 279°, 39°, and 159°. For analogous combinations, try hues 249° and 309°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(279, 70%, 7%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(279, 70%, 7%); — As HEX: color: #16051E; — As RGB: color: rgb(22, 5, 30); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(279,70%,7%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(279, 70%, 7%);