Dark Blue Tone is a dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #000085, which equals rgb(0, 0, 133) in RGB and hsl(240, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M100 Y0 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#000085 - RGB
0, 0, 133 - HSL
240°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
100, 100, 0, 48 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Blue Tone
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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 15.69:1. Its complementary color is #858500.
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Dark Blue Tone color codes
| HEX | #000085 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 0, 133) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 240°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 100%, 100%, 0%, 48% |
| Decimal | 133 |
Shades and tints of Dark Blue Tone
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5D5EB - 100
#AAAAD6 - 200
#8080C2 - 300
#5555AE - 400
#2B2B99 - 500
#000085 - 600
#00006F - 700
#000059 - 800
#000043 - 900
#00002C - 950
#000016
Color harmonies for Dark Blue Tone
- Complementary
#858500≈ Olive - Analogous −30°
#004285≈ Dark Cornflower - Analogous +30°
#420085≈ Indigo - Triadic +120°
#850000≈ Maroon - Triadic +240°
#008500≈ Green - Split 150°
#854200≈ Dark Persimmon - Split 210°
#428500≈ Dark Fern
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Blue Tone
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Blue Tone | Aa | 15.69:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Blue Tone | Aa | 1.34:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Blue Tone
background-color: #000085;color: #000085;background-color: rgb(0, 0, 133);background-color: hsl(240, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-blue-tone: #000085; }class="bg-[#000085]"Colors similar to Dark Blue Tone
- Navy
#000080 - Dark Blue
#00008B - Dark Ultramarine
#0D0085 - Dark Royal
#000D85 - Dark Indigo
#1B0085 - Dark Bright Blue
#0D0D77 - Dark Bright Ultramarine
#180D77 - Dark Cobalt
#001B85 - Dark Bright Royal
#0D1877 - Deep Bright Blue
#11119C - Dark Iris
#280085 - Dark Bright Indigo
#220D77
More blue shades
- Light Dusty Royal
#979ABA - Pale Dusty Royal
#AFB2CA - Very Pale Dusty Royal
#C8CADA - Palest Dusty Royal
#E0E1EB - Darkest Blue
#000033 - Very Dark Blue
#00005C - Deep Blue
#0000AD - Medium Dark Blue
#0000D6 - Medium Light Blue
#2929FF - Light Blue Tone
#5252FF - Pale Blue
#7A7AFF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Blue Tone?
The HEX code for Dark Blue Tone is #000085.
What is the RGB value of Dark Blue Tone?
Dark Blue Tone has an RGB value of 0, 0, 133 (rgb(0, 0, 133)). In HSL it is 240°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Blue Tone?
Use white text on Dark Blue Tone. White text has a contrast ratio of 15.69:1 and black text has 1.34:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Blue Tone?
The complementary color of Dark Blue Tone is #858500. Analogous colors #004285 and #420085 also pair well.