Very Dark Cerulean is a dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #002E5C, which equals rgb(0, 46, 92) in RGB and hsl(210, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M50 Y0 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#002E5C - RGB
0, 46, 92 - HSL
210°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
100, 50, 0, 64 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 13.59:1. Its complementary color is #5C2E00.
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Very Dark Cerulean color codes
| HEX | #002E5C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 46, 92) |
| HSL | hsl(210, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 210°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 100%, 50%, 0%, 64% |
| Decimal | 11868 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Cerulean
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5DCE4 - 100
#AAB9C9 - 200
#8097AE - 300
#557492 - 400
#2B5177 - 500
#002E5C - 600
#00264D - 700
#001F3D - 800
#00172E - 900
#000F1F - 950
#00080F
Color harmonies for Very Dark Cerulean
- Complementary
#5C2E00≈ Very Dark Persimmon - Analogous −30°
#005C5C≈ Very Dark Teal - Analogous +30°
#00005C≈ Very Dark Ultramarine - Triadic +120°
#5C002E≈ Very Dark Rose - Triadic +240°
#2E5C00≈ Very Dark Fern - Split 150°
#5C0000≈ Very Dark Cardinal - Split 210°
#5C5C00≈ Very Dark Citron
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Cerulean
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Cerulean | Aa | 13.59:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Cerulean | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Cerulean
background-color: #002E5C;color: #002E5C;background-color: rgb(0, 46, 92);background-color: hsl(210, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-cerulean: #002E5C; }class="bg-[#002E5C]"Colors similar to Very Dark Cerulean
- Prussian Blue
#003153 - Very Dark Azure
#00375C - Very Dark Cornflower
#00255C - Very Dark Bright Cerulean
#092E53 - Very Dark Bright Azure
#093553 - Very Dark Bright Cornflower
#092753 - Very Dark Capri
#00405C - Very Dark Sapphire
#001C5C - Very Dark Bright Capri
#093D53 - Very Dark Bright Sapphire
#091F53 - Very Dark Soft Cerulean
#122E49 - Very Dark Soft Azure
#123349
More blue shades
- Medium Light Dusty Azure
#7E98A9 - Light Dusty Azure
#97ACBA - Pale Dusty Azure
#AFBFCA - Very Pale Dusty Azure
#C8D3DA - Palest Dusty Azure
#E0E7EB - Darkest Cerulean
#001933 - Dark Cerulean
#004285 - Deep Cerulean
#0057AD - Medium Dark Cerulean
#006BD6 - Medium Light Cerulean
#2994FF - Light Cerulean
#52A8FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Cerulean?
The HEX code for Very Dark Cerulean is #002E5C.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Cerulean?
Very Dark Cerulean has an RGB value of 0, 46, 92 (rgb(0, 46, 92)). In HSL it is 210°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Cerulean?
Use white text on Very Dark Cerulean. White text has a contrast ratio of 13.59:1 and black text has 1.55:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Cerulean?
The complementary color of Very Dark Cerulean is #5C2E00. Analogous colors #005C5C and #00005C also pair well.