Dark Azure is a dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #005085, which equals rgb(0, 80, 133) in RGB and hsl(204, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M40 Y0 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#005085 - RGB
0, 80, 133 - HSL
204°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
100, 40, 0, 48 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Azure
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.45:1. Its complementary color is #853500.
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Dark Azure color codes
| HEX | #005085 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 80, 133) |
| HSL | hsl(204, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 204°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 100%, 40%, 0%, 48% |
| Decimal | 20613 |
Shades and tints of Dark Azure
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5E2EB - 100
#AAC5D6 - 200
#80A8C2 - 300
#558AAE - 400
#2B6D99 - 500
#005085 - 600
#00436F - 700
#003559 - 800
#002843 - 900
#001B2C - 950
#000D16
Color harmonies for Dark Azure
- Complementary
#853500≈ Dark Cinnabar - Analogous −30°
#008577≈ Teal - Analogous +30°
#000D85≈ Dark Blue Tone - Triadic +120°
#850050≈ Dark Raspberry - Triadic +240°
#508500≈ Avocado - Split 150°
#85000D≈ Dark Red Tone - Split 210°
#857700≈ Olive
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Azure
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Azure | Aa | 8.45:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Azure | Aa | 2.49:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Azure
background-color: #005085;color: #005085;background-color: rgb(0, 80, 133);background-color: hsl(204, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-azure: #005085; }class="bg-[#005085]"Colors similar to Dark Azure
- Dark Capri
#005D85 - Dark Cerulean
#004285 - Dark Bright Azure
#0D4D77 - Dark Bright Capri
#0D5877 - Dark Bright Cerulean
#0D4277 - Dark Bright Peacock
#0D6277 - Deep Bright Cerulean
#11579C - Deep Bright Cornflower
#11499C - Deep Soft Cornflower
#234C8B - Dark Peacock
#006A85 - Deep Soft Cerulean
#23578B - Dark Cornflower
#003585
More blue shades
- Light Dusty Capri
#97AFBA - Pale Dusty Capri
#AFC2CA - Very Pale Dusty Capri
#C8D5DA - Palest Dusty Capri
#E0E8EB - Darkest Azure
#001F33 - Very Dark Azure
#00375C - Deep Azure
#0068AD - Medium Dark Azure
#0081D6 - Pure Azure
#0099FF - Medium Light Azure
#29A9FF - Light Azure
#52BAFF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Azure?
The HEX code for Dark Azure is #005085.
What is the RGB value of Dark Azure?
Dark Azure has an RGB value of 0, 80, 133 (rgb(0, 80, 133)). In HSL it is 204°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Azure?
Use white text on Dark Azure. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.45:1 and black text has 2.49:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Azure?
The complementary color of Dark Azure is #853500. Analogous colors #008577 and #000D85 also pair well.