#000099
A dark, vivid blue closely aligning with Darkblue.
About #000099
The hex code #000099 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(0, 0, 153).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 100% Cyan, 100% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 40% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#000099
RGB0, 0, 153
HSL240.0°, 100.0%, 30.0%
CMYK100%, 100%, 0%, 40%
HSV240.0°, 100.0%, 60.0%
LAB17.0, 54.1, -73.7
XYZ5.7, 2.3, 30.3
Decimal153
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
14.38:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.46:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
13.75:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.24:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #000099;
}
.text-color {
color: #000099;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #000099;
}