Very Dark Blue is a dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #00005C, which equals rgb(0, 0, 92) in RGB and hsl(240, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M100 Y0 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#00005C - RGB
0, 0, 92 - HSL
240°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
100, 100, 0, 64 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very Dark 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 18.19:1. Its complementary color is #5C5C00.
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Very Dark Blue color codes
| HEX | #00005C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 0, 92) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 240°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 100%, 100%, 0%, 64% |
| Decimal | 92 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5D5E4 - 100
#AAAAC9 - 200
#8080AE - 300
#555592 - 400
#2B2B77 - 500
#00005C - 600
#00004D - 700
#00003D - 800
#00002E - 900
#00001F - 950
#00000F
Color harmonies for Very Dark Blue
- Complementary
#5C5C00≈ Very Dark Citron - Analogous −30°
#002E5C≈ Prussian Blue - Analogous +30°
#2E005C≈ Very Dark Periwinkle - Triadic +120°
#5C0000≈ Very Dark Cardinal - Triadic +240°
#005C00≈ Very Dark Shamrock - Split 150°
#5C2E00≈ Very Dark Persimmon - Split 210°
#2E5C00≈ Very Dark Fern
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Blue | Aa | 18.19:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Blue | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Blue
background-color: #00005C;color: #00005C;background-color: rgb(0, 0, 92);background-color: hsl(240, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-blue: #00005C; }class="bg-[#00005C]"Colors similar to Very Dark Blue
- Very Dark Ultramarine
#09005C - Very Dark Royal
#00095C - Very Dark Indigo
#12005C - Very Dark Bright Blue
#090953 - Very Dark Bright Ultramarine
#110953 - Very Dark Cobalt
#00125C - Very Dark Bright Royal
#091153 - Very Dark Iris
#1C005C - Very Dark Bright Indigo
#180953 - Very Dark Bright Iris
#1F0953 - Very Dark Bright Cobalt
#091853 - Very Dark Periwinkle
#25005C
More blue shades
- Medium Light Dusty Royal
#7E83A9 - Light Dusty Royal
#979ABA - Pale Dusty Royal
#AFB2CA - Very Pale Dusty Royal
#C8CADA - Palest Dusty Royal
#E0E1EB - Darkest Blue
#000033 - Dark Blue Tone
#000085 - Deep Blue
#0000AD - Medium Dark Blue
#0000D6 - Medium Light Blue
#2929FF - Light Blue Tone
#5252FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Blue?
The HEX code for Very Dark Blue is #00005C.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Blue?
Very Dark Blue has an RGB value of 0, 0, 92 (rgb(0, 0, 92)). In HSL it is 240°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Blue?
Use white text on Very Dark Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 18.19:1 and black text has 1.15:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Blue?
The complementary color of Very Dark Blue is #5C5C00. Analogous colors #002E5C and #2E005C also pair well.