HSL(300, 12%, 8%)
Very Dark Purple — Purple color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Purple
Color Family
Purple
Warm / Cool
🔴 Warm
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(300,12%,8%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(300, 12%, 8%) | color: hsl(300, 12%, 8%) | |
| HEX | #171217 | color: #171217 | |
| RGB | rgb(23, 18, 23) | color: rgb(23, 18, 23) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 22%, 0%, 91%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(300, 22%, 9%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(300 7% 91%) | color: hwb(300 7% 91%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.1906 0.0127 326.06) | color: oklch(0.1906 0.0127 326.06) | |
| Lab | lab(6.11 3.32 -2.38) | color: lab(6.11 3.32 -2.38) | |
| LCH | lch(6.11 4.08 324.36) | color: lch(6.11 4.08 324.36) |
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)
#151516 — rgb(21, 21, 22)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#151616 — rgb(21, 22, 22)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#171515 — rgb(23, 21, 21)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(300, 12%, 8%);
text
color: hsl(300, 12%, 8%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(300, 12%, 8%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(300, 12%, 28%), hsl(300, 12%, 8%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(300, 12%, 8%), hsl(300, 12%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #171217;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(300,12%,8%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(300, 12%, 8%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(300, 12%, 8%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(300, 12%, 8%)?
HEX: #171217 | RGB: rgb(23, 18, 23) | CMYK: 0%, 22%, 0%, 91% | HSV: 300°, 22%, 9%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #171217?
The complementary color is HSL(120, 12%, 8%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 300°, 60°, and 180°. For analogous combinations, try hues 270° and 330°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(300, 12%, 8%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(300, 12%, 8%); — As HEX: color: #171217; — As RGB: color: rgb(23, 18, 23); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(300,12%,8%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(300, 12%, 8%);