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#000073 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #000073 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#000073 Color Information

#000073 RGB value is (0, 0, 115). The hex color red value is 0, green is 0, and blue is 115. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of23 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent, 55percent.

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#000073 Color Meaning

Color #000073 commands authority, naval heritage, and cognitive depth. Color #000073 is not merely dark blue—#000073 is the original standard for maritime uniforms, academic regalia, and institutional trust. Its near-black saturation conveys seriousness without opacity, offering a reliable alternative to black that retains chromatic identity. Psychologically, color #000073 enhances perceived credibility and focus. Studies show that dark blues in professional contexts increase trust in communication—more than black, which can feel impersonal. #000073 shade lowers arousal just enough to encourage deliberation, making #000073 ideal for finance, law, and education. #000073’s the color of decisions, not impulses. Historically, color #000073 emerged from practical need: indigo-dyed wool resisted fading at sea. That functional origin evolved into symbolic weight—denoting rank, discipline, and global navigation. Today, #000073 anchors national flags, corporate logos, and school uniforms worldwide. Its universality is its strength: recognized across cultures as stable and competent. Design-wise, color #000073 provides contrast without harshness. #000073 pairs elegantly with warm metals, creams, and even bright accents (like gold or coral) because its depth absorbs visual noise. In digital interfaces, #000073 improves readability while feeling more human than pure black. #000073’s timeless because #000073 serves—never distracts.

Color Conversion

Convert #000073 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#000073
RGB
rgb(0, 0, 115)
HSL
hsl(240°, 100%, 23%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 55%)
HSV
hsv(240°, 100%, 45%)
XYZ
3.0945 1.2378 16.2955
Yxy
1.2378 0.1500 0.0600
Hunter Lab
11.1256 0.1984 -0.4902
CIE-Lab
10.8334 43.9959 -59.9212

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue115 / 255 (45%)
45%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)55 / 100 (55%)
55%

Color Variations

#000073 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#000073 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #000073 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#000073

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #000073 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#000073

protanopia

#000057

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #000073;

Text Color

color: #000073;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #000073;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00007340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #000073;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000073 0%, #00004c 100%);

#000073 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #000073 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.