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%).

What RGB values make Dark Blue?

Dark Blue is 0 red, 0 green, and 139 blue, written as rgb(0, 0, 139).

Dark Blue scores 15.3:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.

Yes. You can write color: darkblue directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #00008B.

#00008B

Dark Blue is a blue tone at #00008B. It sits at 240 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 27% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Dark Blue with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#CCCCE8

Tint 60%

#9999D1

Tint 40%

#6666B9

Tint 20%

#3333A2

Base

#00008B

Shade 20%

#00006F

Shade 40%

#000053

Shade 60%

#000038

Shade 80%

#00001C

On white

Sample text

15.3:1

Passes AAA for body text

On black

Sample text

1.37:1

Fails WCAG for text

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Frequently asked

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%).
What RGB values make Dark Blue?: Dark Blue is 0 red, 0 green, and 139 blue, written as rgb(0, 0, 139).
Is Dark Blue readable as text on a white background?: Dark Blue scores 15.3:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.
Is Dark Blue a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: darkblue directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #00008B.