Dark Cerulean is a dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #004285, which equals rgb(0, 66, 133) in RGB and hsl(210, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M50 Y0 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#004285 - RGB
0, 66, 133 - HSL
210°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
100, 50, 0, 48 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Cerulean
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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.92:1. Its complementary color is #854200.
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Dark Cerulean color codes
| HEX | #004285 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 66, 133) |
| HSL | hsl(210, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 210°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 100%, 50%, 0%, 48% |
| Decimal | 17029 |
Shades and tints of Dark Cerulean
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5E0EB - 100
#AAC0D6 - 200
#80A1C2 - 300
#5581AE - 400
#2B6299 - 500
#004285 - 600
#00376F - 700
#002C59 - 800
#002143 - 900
#00162C - 950
#000B16
Color harmonies for Dark Cerulean
- Complementary
#854200≈ Dark Persimmon - Analogous −30°
#008585≈ Teal - Analogous +30°
#000085≈ Navy - Triadic +120°
#850042≈ Dark Carmine - Triadic +240°
#428500≈ Dark Fern - Split 150°
#850000≈ Maroon - Split 210°
#858500≈ Olive
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Cerulean
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Cerulean | Aa | 9.92:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Cerulean | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Cerulean
background-color: #004285;color: #004285;background-color: rgb(0, 66, 133);background-color: hsl(210, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-cerulean: #004285; }class="bg-[#004285]"Colors similar to Dark Cerulean
- Dark Cornflower
#003585 - Dark Azure
#005085 - Dark Bright Cerulean
#0D4277 - Dark Bright Cornflower
#0D3877 - Dark Bright Azure
#0D4D77 - Deep Bright Cornflower
#11499C - Deep Bright Sapphire
#113B9C - Deep Soft Sapphire
#23428B - Dark Bright Sapphire
#0D2D77 - Dark Sapphire
#002885 - Dark Bright Capri
#0D5877 - Dark Capri
#005D85
More blue shades
- Light Dusty Azure
#97ACBA - Pale Dusty Azure
#AFBFCA - Very Pale Dusty Azure
#C8D3DA - Palest Dusty Azure
#E0E7EB - Darkest Cerulean
#001933 - Very Dark Cerulean
#002E5C - Deep Cerulean
#0057AD - Medium Dark Cerulean
#006BD6 - Medium Light Cerulean
#2994FF - Light Cerulean
#52A8FF - Pale Cerulean
#7ABDFF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Cerulean?
The HEX code for Dark Cerulean is #004285.
What is the RGB value of Dark Cerulean?
Dark Cerulean has an RGB value of 0, 66, 133 (rgb(0, 66, 133)). In HSL it is 210°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Cerulean?
Use white text on Dark Cerulean. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.92:1 and black text has 2.12:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Cerulean?
The complementary color of Dark Cerulean is #854200. Analogous colors #008585 and #000085 also pair well.