HSL(80, 5%, 9%)
Very Dark Black — Black color
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Color Information
Color Name
Very Dark Black
Color Family
Black
Warm / Cool
🔵 Cool
Temperature
N/A
CSS Class
bg-[hsl(80,5%,9%)]
Color Conversions
| Format | Value | CSS Usage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSL | hsl(80, 5%, 9%) | color: hsl(80, 5%, 9%) | |
| HEX | #171816 | color: #171816 | |
| RGB | rgb(23, 24, 22) | color: rgb(23, 24, 22) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 8%, 91%) | — | |
| HSV | hsv(90, 8%, 9%) | — | |
| HWB | hwb(90 8% 91%) | color: hwb(90 8% 91%) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.2071 0.0042 128.69) | color: oklch(0.2071 0.0042 128.69) | |
| Lab | lab(8.07 -1 1.21) | color: lab(8.07 -1 1.21) | |
| LCH | lch(8.07 1.57 129.57) | color: lch(8.07 1.57 129.57) |
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)
#171716 — rgb(23, 23, 22)
Deuteranopia (Green-blind)
#171717 — rgb(23, 23, 23)
Tritanopia (Blue-blind)
#171717 — rgb(23, 23, 23)
Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background
background-color: hsl(80, 5%, 9%);
text
color: hsl(80, 5%, 9%);
border
border: 2px solid hsl(80, 5%, 9%);
gradient light
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(80, 5%, 29%), hsl(80, 5%, 9%));
gradient dark
background: linear-gradient(to right, hsl(80, 5%, 9%), hsl(80, 5%, 0%))
hex
background-color: #171816;
tailwind
bg-[hsl(80,5%,9%)]
box shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px hsl(80, 5%, 9%, 0.4);
css variable
--color-primary: hsl(80, 5%, 9%);
Related Colors
Use Cases for Very Dark Black
Frequently Asked Questions
What are all the color codes for HSL(80, 5%, 9%)?
HEX: #171816 | RGB: rgb(23, 24, 22) | CMYK: 4%, 0%, 8%, 91% | HSV: 90°, 8%, 9%. Copy any format from the conversion table above.
What colors go well with #171816?
The complementary color is HSL(260, 5%, 9%). For a triadic harmony, use hues 80°, 200°, and 320°. For analogous combinations, try hues 50° and 110°. See the Color Harmony section above for complete palettes with previews.
How do I use HSL(80, 5%, 9%) in CSS?
As HSL: color: hsl(80, 5%, 9%); — As HEX: color: #171816; — As RGB: color: rgb(23, 24, 22); — Tailwind CSS: bg-[hsl(80,5%,9%)] — CSS variable: --color-primary: hsl(80, 5%, 9%);