Oxford Blue is a very dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #002147, which equals rgb(0, 33, 71) in RGB and hsl(212, 100%, 14%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M54 Y0 K72, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#002147 - RGB
0, 33, 71 - HSL
212°, 100%, 14% - CMYK
100, 54, 0, 72 - Family
Blue - Tone
Very dark, vivid
About Oxford Blue
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 16.05:1. Its complementary color is #472600.
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Oxford Blue color codes
| HEX | #002147 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 33, 71) |
| HSL | hsl(212, 100%, 14%) |
| HSV | 212°, 100%, 28% |
| CMYK | 100%, 54%, 0%, 72% |
| Decimal | 8519 |
Shades and tints of Oxford Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5DAE0 - 100
#AAB5C2 - 200
#8090A3 - 300
#556B84 - 400
#2B4666 - 500
#002147 - 600
#001C3B - 700
#00162F - 800
#001124 - 900
#000B18 - 950
#00060C
Color harmonies for Oxford Blue
- Complementary
#472600≈ Very Dark Bright Persimmon - Analogous −30°
#004547≈ Very Dark Bright Peacock - Analogous +30°
#020047≈ Very Dark Bright Blue - Triadic +120°
#470021≈ Very Dark Bright Ruby - Triadic +240°
#214700≈ Very Dark Bright Leaf - Split 150°
#470200≈ Very Dark Bright Red - Split 210°
#454700≈ Very Dark Bright Marigold
Contrast and accessibility of Oxford Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Oxford Blue | Aa | 16.05:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Oxford Blue | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Oxford Blue
background-color: #002147;color: #002147;background-color: rgb(0, 33, 71);background-color: hsl(212, 100%, 14%);:root { --color-oxford-blue: #002147; }class="bg-[#002147]"Colors similar to Oxford Blue
- Very Dark Bright Sapphire
#091F53 - Very Dark Soft Sapphire
#122349 - Very Dark Soft Cobalt
#121D49 - Very Dark Bright Cornflower
#092753 - Very Dark Soft Cornflower
#122849 - Very Dark Bright Cobalt
#091853 - Very Dark Soft Royal
#121849 - Darkest Azure
#001F33 - Darkest Capri
#002433 - Very Dark Bright Cerulean
#092E53 - Very Dark Soft Cerulean
#122E49 - Very Dark Cornflower
#00255C
More blue shades
- Ultramarine
#3F00FF - Iris
#5A4FCF - Denim
#1560BD - Azure Blue
#007FFF - Persian Blue
#1C39BB - Prussian Blue
#003153 - Peacock Blue
#1B6A8A - Very Pale Dusty Turquoise
#C8DAD7 - Darkest Teal
#00332E - Very Dark Teal
#005C53 - Dark Teal
#008577
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Oxford Blue?
The HEX code for Oxford Blue is #002147.
What is the RGB value of Oxford Blue?
Oxford Blue has an RGB value of 0, 33, 71 (rgb(0, 33, 71)). In HSL it is 212°, 100%, 14%.
What text color should I use on Oxford Blue?
Use white text on Oxford Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 16.05:1 and black text has 1.31:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Oxford Blue?
The complementary color of Oxford Blue is #472600. Analogous colors #004547 and #020047 also pair well.