Darkest Cerulean is a very dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #001933, which equals rgb(0, 25, 51) in RGB and hsl(211, 100%, 10%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M51 Y0 K80, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#001933 - RGB
0, 25, 51 - HSL
211°, 100%, 10% - CMYK
100, 51, 0, 80 - Family
Blue - Tone
Very dark, vivid
About Darkest 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. 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 17.69:1. Its complementary color is #331A00.
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Darkest Cerulean color codes
| HEX | #001933 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 25, 51) |
| HSL | hsl(211, 100%, 10%) |
| HSV | 211°, 100%, 20% |
| CMYK | 100%, 51%, 0%, 80% |
| Decimal | 6451 |
Shades and tints of Darkest Cerulean
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5D9DD - 100
#AAB2BB - 200
#808C99 - 300
#556677 - 400
#2B3F55 - 500
#001933 - 600
#00152B - 700
#001122 - 800
#000D1A - 900
#000811 - 950
#000409
Color harmonies for Darkest Cerulean
- Complementary
#331A00≈ Darkest Tangerine - Analogous −30°
#003233≈ Darkest Cyan - Analogous +30°
#010033≈ Darkest Blue - Triadic +120°
#330019≈ Darkest Blush - Triadic +240°
#193300≈ Darkest Apple - Split 150°
#330100≈ Darkest Red - Split 210°
#323300≈ Darkest Yellow
Contrast and accessibility of Darkest Cerulean
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Darkest Cerulean | Aa | 17.69:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Darkest Cerulean | Aa | 1.19:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Darkest Cerulean
background-color: #001933;color: #001933;background-color: rgb(0, 25, 51);background-color: hsl(211, 100%, 10%);:root { --color-darkest-cerulean: #001933; }class="bg-[#001933]"Colors similar to Darkest Cerulean
- Darkest Cornflower
#001433 - Darkest Bright Cerulean
#05192E - Darkest Azure
#001F33 - Darkest Bright Cornflower
#05152E - Darkest Bright Azure
#051E2E - Darkest Bright Sapphire
#05112E - Darkest Sapphire
#000F33 - Darkest Bright Capri
#05222E - Darkest Capri
#002433 - Darkest Soft Cerulean
#0A1929 - Darkest Soft Cornflower
#0A1629 - Darkest Soft Azure
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More blue shades
- Dusty Azure
#668599 - Medium Light Dusty Azure
#7E98A9 - Light Dusty Azure
#97ACBA - Pale Dusty Azure
#AFBFCA - Very Pale Dusty Azure
#C8D3DA - Palest Dusty Azure
#E0E7EB - Very Dark Cerulean
#002E5C - Dark Cerulean
#004285 - Deep Cerulean
#0057AD - Medium Dark Cerulean
#006BD6 - Medium Light Cerulean
#2994FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Darkest Cerulean?
The HEX code for Darkest Cerulean is #001933.
What is the RGB value of Darkest Cerulean?
Darkest Cerulean has an RGB value of 0, 25, 51 (rgb(0, 25, 51)). In HSL it is 211°, 100%, 10%.
What text color should I use on Darkest Cerulean?
Use white text on Darkest Cerulean. White text has a contrast ratio of 17.69:1 and black text has 1.19:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Darkest Cerulean?
The complementary color of Darkest Cerulean is #331A00. Analogous colors #003233 and #010033 also pair well.