Explore properties, harmonies, and accessibility data for the color #00008B. This dark shade of Blueis widely used in modern design.
"DarkBlue (#00008B) – deep serious blue. Authority, navigation & secure professional contexts."
Color #00008B is mathematically represented by 0 red, 0 green, and 139 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 240 degrees, 100% saturation, and 27% lightness.This color is officially recognized as "DarkBlue" and is one of the standard CSS named colors supported across all modern web browsers.
Depending on the vibrant 240 hue, this color belongs to the Blue spectrum.Cool colors like this are often associated with calmness, trust, and professional reliability. This makes it a popular choice for corporate branding and banking interfaces.
When using #00008B in your projects, consider the accessibility of text to ensure your content is readable by everyone. The contrast ratio against white is 15.30:1, which is rated AAA (Enhanced). Against black, the ratio is 1.37:1, rated Fail.
Pro Tip: For optimal user experience, always ensure your primary text color has at least a 4.5:1 contrast ratio against the background color.