What is the hex code for Midnight Blue?

The hex code for Midnight Blue is #191970. In RGB that is rgb(25, 25, 112), and in HSL it is hsl(240, 64%, 27%).

What RGB values make Midnight Blue?

Midnight Blue is 25 red, 25 green, and 112 blue, written as rgb(25, 25, 112).

Midnight Blue scores 14.85:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.

Yes. You can write color: midnightblue directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #191970.

#191970

Midnight Blue is a blue tone at #191970. It sits at 240 degrees on the color wheel with 64% saturation and 27% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Midnight 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%

#D1D1E2

Tint 60%

#A3A3C6

Tint 40%

#7575A9

Tint 20%

#47478D

Base

#191970

Shade 20%

#14145A

Shade 40%

#0F0F43

Shade 60%

#0A0A2D

Shade 80%

#050516

On white

Sample text

14.85:1

Passes AAA for body text

On black

Sample text

1.41:1

Fails WCAG for text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Midnight Blue?: The hex code for Midnight Blue is #191970. In RGB that is rgb(25, 25, 112), and in HSL it is hsl(240, 64%, 27%).
What RGB values make Midnight Blue?: Midnight Blue is 25 red, 25 green, and 112 blue, written as rgb(25, 25, 112).
Is Midnight Blue readable as text on a white background?: Midnight Blue scores 14.85:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.
Is Midnight Blue a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: midnightblue directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #191970.