HSL(281, 45%, 6%)
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(281,45%,6%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(281, 45%, 6%) | color: hsl(281, 45%, 6%) | |
| HEX | #120816 | color: #120816 | |
| RGB | rgb(18, 8, 22) | color: rgb(18, 8, 22) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 64%, 0%, 91%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(283, 64%, 9%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(283 3% 91%) | color: hwb(283 3% 91%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.157 0.0328 315.93) | color: oklch(0.157 0.0328 315.93) | |
| Lab | lab(3.25 5.68 -5.88) | color: lab(3.25 5.68 -5.88) | |
| LCH | lch(3.25 8.18 314.01) | color: lch(3.25 8.18 314.01) |
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)
#0E0E13 — rgb(14, 14, 19)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#0E0F12 — rgb(14, 15, 18)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#12100F — rgb(18, 16, 15)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(281, 45%, 6%);
text
color: hsl(281, 45%, 6%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(281, 45%, 6%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 45%, 26%), hsl(281, 45%, 6%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(281, 45%, 6%), hsl(281, 45%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #120816;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(281,45%,6%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(281, 45%, 6%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(281, 45%, 6%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Indigo
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(281, 45%, 6%)?
HEX: #120816 | RGB: rgb(18, 8, 22) | CMYK: 18%, 64%, 0%, 91% | HSV: 283°, 64%, 9%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #120816?
The complementary color is HSL(101, 45%, 6%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 281°, 41°, and 161°. For analogous combinations, try hues 251° and 311°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(281, 45%, 6%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(281, 45%, 6%); — As HEX: color: #120816; — As RGB: color: rgb(18, 8, 22); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(281,45%,6%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(281, 45%, 6%);