Dark Blue hex code
The hex code for dark blue is #00008B. In RGB that is rgb(0, 0, 139) and in HSL it is hsl(240, 100%, 27%).
The hex code for dark blue is #00008B. In RGB that is rgb(0, 0, 139) and in HSL it is hsl(240, 100%, 27%).
Dark Blue · #00008B
Colour codes
- HEX
- #00008B
- RGB
- rgb(0, 0, 139)
- HSL
- hsl(240, 100%, 27%)
- CMYK
- 100, 100, 0, 45
- CSS name
- darkblue
- Contrast on white
- 15.30:1
- Contrast on black
- 1.37:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #3333a2
40% lighter · #6666b9
60% lighter · #9999d1
80% lighter · #cccce8
20% darker · #00006f
40% darker · #000053
60% darker · #000038
80% darker · #00001c
Complementary colour
Dark Blue · #00008B
Opposite on the colour wheel · #8a8a00
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for dark blue?
The hex code for dark blue is #00008B. In RGB that is rgb(0, 0, 139) and in HSL it is hsl(240, 100%, 27%).
Can I use dark blue for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 15.30:1 on white and 1.37:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a white background.
What colour goes with dark blue?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #8A8A00. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of dark blue instead.
Is dark blue a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword darkblue, so color: darkblue and color: #00008B render exactly the same.