Very Dark Soft Blue is a dark, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #121249, which equals rgb(18, 18, 73) in RGB and hsl(240, 60%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C75 M75 Y0 K71, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#121249 - RGB
18, 18, 73 - HSL
240°, 60%, 18% - CMYK
75, 75, 0, 71 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, saturated
About Very Dark Soft 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 17.38:1. Its complementary color is #494912.
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Very Dark Soft Blue color codes
| HEX | #121249 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(18, 18, 73) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 60%, 18%) |
| HSV | 240°, 75%, 29% |
| CMYK | 75%, 75%, 0%, 71% |
| Decimal | 1184329 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Soft Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D8D8E1 - 100
#B0B0C2 - 200
#8989A4 - 300
#616186 - 400
#3A3A67 - 500
#121249 - 600
#0F0F3D - 700
#0C0C31 - 800
#090925 - 900
#060618 - 950
#03030C
Color harmonies for Very Dark Soft Blue
- Complementary
#494912≈ Very Dark Soft Citron - Analogous −30°
#122E49≈ Very Dark Soft Azure - Analogous +30°
#2E1249≈ Very Dark Soft Amethyst - Triadic +120°
#491212≈ Very Dark Soft Cardinal - Triadic +240°
#124912≈ Very Dark Soft Shamrock - Split 150°
#492E12≈ Very Dark Soft Tangerine - Split 210°
#2E4912≈ Very Dark Soft Spring Bud
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Soft Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Soft Blue | Aa | 17.38:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Soft Blue | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Soft Blue
background-color: #121249;color: #121249;background-color: rgb(18, 18, 73);background-color: hsl(240, 60%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-soft-blue: #121249; }class="bg-[#121249]"Colors similar to Very Dark Soft Blue
- Very Dark Soft Ultramarine
#181249 - Very Dark Soft Royal
#121849 - Very Dark Soft Indigo
#1D1249 - Very Dark Bright Royal
#091153 - Very Dark Soft Cobalt
#121D49 - Very Dark Bright Cobalt
#091853 - Very Dark Soft Iris
#231249 - Very Dark Bright Ultramarine
#110953 - Very Dark Bright Indigo
#180953 - Very Dark Bright Blue
#090953 - Very Dark Muted Blue
#1C1C40 - Very Dark Bright Iris
#1F0953
More blue shades
- Medium Light Bright Blue
#3E3EEA - Light Bright Blue
#6363EE - Pale Bright Blue
#8888F2 - Very Pale Bright Blue
#ACACF6 - Palest Bright Blue
#D1D1FA - Darkest Soft Blue
#0A0A29 - Dark Soft Blue
#1B1B6A - Deep Soft Blue
#23238B - Medium Dark Soft Blue
#2B2BAB - Soft Blue
#3333CC - Medium Light Soft Blue
#5454D4
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Soft Blue?
The HEX code for Very Dark Soft Blue is #121249.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Soft Blue?
Very Dark Soft Blue has an RGB value of 18, 18, 73 (rgb(18, 18, 73)). In HSL it is 240°, 60%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Soft Blue?
Use white text on Very Dark Soft Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 17.38:1 and black text has 1.21:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Soft Blue?
The complementary color of Very Dark Soft Blue is #494912. Analogous colors #122E49 and #2E1249 also pair well.