#00008B Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Blue
What is hex #00008B Color?
The color name of hex code #00008B is Dark Blue. The RGB values are (0, 0, 139) which means it is composed of
0% red, 0% green and 100% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:100 M:100 Y:0 K:46. In the HSV/HSB scale, #00008B has a hue of 240°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 55%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #00008B Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Blue |
| RGB Values | (0, 0, 139) |
| CMYK Values | (100%, 100%, 0%, 46%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (240°, 100%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #000099 |
| Inverse Color | #FFFF74 [Laser Lemon] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2738 C |
| Closest RAL | 5002 [Ultramarine blue] |
| Complementary Color | #8B8B00 [Olive] |
| #00008B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #2E2E2E |
| Desaturated | #464646 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #0F0F0F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #0A0A0A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #363636 |
Hex #00008B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #00008B is #8B8B00 which is called Olive. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #00008B color is offered by #8B8B00. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #00008B are #46008B and #00468B, called Indigo and Midnight Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #00008B with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #00008B are #8B4600 (Dark Bronze) and #468B00 (Avocado). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#00008B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8B0000 (Dark Red) and #008B00 (Islamic Green) along with #00008B, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #00008B has #8B0000 (Dark Red), #8B8B00 (Olive) and #008B8B (Dark Cyan). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #00008B contains #8B0046 (Rose Garnet), #8B8B00 (Olive) and #008B46 (Philippine Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #00008B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #00008B rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 00008B Color
Tints
3333A2- 4D4DAE
- 6666B9
- 8080C5
- 9999D1
- B3B3DC
- CCCCE8
- E6E6F3
Tones
- 1A1A89
- 262688
- 333387
- 404086
- 4D4D84
- 5A5A83
- 666682
- 737381
Shades
- 00006F
- 000061
- 000053
- 000046
- 000038
- 00002A
- 00001C
- 00000E
#00008B Color Patterns
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#00008B Gingham Checks
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#00008B Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#00008B Polka Dots Pattern
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#00008B Honeycomb Pattern
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#00008B Leaves Pattern
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#00008B Houndstooth Pattern
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#00008B Trellis Pattern
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#00008B Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
