Dark Cornflower is a dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #003585, which equals rgb(0, 53, 133) in RGB and hsl(216, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M60 Y0 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#003585 - RGB
0, 53, 133 - HSL
216°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
100, 60, 0, 48 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Cornflower
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 11.36:1. Its complementary color is #855000.
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Dark Cornflower color codes
| HEX | #003585 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 53, 133) |
| HSL | hsl(216, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 216°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 100%, 60%, 0%, 48% |
| Decimal | 13701 |
Shades and tints of Dark Cornflower
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5DDEB - 100
#AABCD6 - 200
#809AC2 - 300
#5578AE - 400
#2B5799 - 500
#003585 - 600
#002C6F - 700
#002359 - 800
#001B43 - 900
#00122C - 950
#000916
Color harmonies for Dark Cornflower
- Complementary
#855000≈ Dark Amber - Analogous −30°
#007785≈ Teal - Analogous +30°
#0D0085≈ Dark Blue Tone - Triadic +120°
#850035≈ Dark Blush - Triadic +240°
#358500≈ Dark Leaf - Split 150°
#850D00≈ Dark Red Tone - Split 210°
#778500≈ Olive
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Cornflower
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Cornflower | Aa | 11.36:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Cornflower | Aa | 1.85:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Cornflower
background-color: #003585;color: #003585;background-color: rgb(0, 53, 133);background-color: hsl(216, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-cornflower: #003585; }class="bg-[#003585]"Colors similar to Dark Cornflower
- Dark Cerulean
#004285 - Dark Sapphire
#002885 - Dark Bright Cornflower
#0D3877 - Dark Bright Sapphire
#0D2D77 - Dark Bright Cerulean
#0D4277 - Deep Bright Sapphire
#113B9C - Dark Bright Cobalt
#0D2277 - Deep Bright Cobalt
#112D9C - Deep Soft Cobalt
#23378B - Dark Cobalt
#001B85 - Deep Soft Royal
#232D8B - Dark Azure
#005085
More blue shades
- Light Dusty Cerulean
#97A8BA - Pale Dusty Cerulean
#AFBDCA - Very Pale Dusty Cerulean
#C8D1DA - Palest Dusty Cerulean
#E0E6EB - Darkest Cornflower
#001433 - Very Dark Cornflower
#00255C - Deep Cornflower
#0045AD - Medium Dark Cornflower
#0056D6 - Pure Cornflower
#0066FF - Medium Light Cornflower
#297EFF - Light Cornflower
#5297FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Cornflower?
The HEX code for Dark Cornflower is #003585.
What is the RGB value of Dark Cornflower?
Dark Cornflower has an RGB value of 0, 53, 133 (rgb(0, 53, 133)). In HSL it is 216°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Cornflower?
Use white text on Dark Cornflower. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.36:1 and black text has 1.85:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Cornflower?
The complementary color of Dark Cornflower is #855000. Analogous colors #007785 and #0D0085 also pair well.