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#000075 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #000075 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#000075 Color Information

#000075 RGB value is (0, 0, 117). The hex color red value is 0, green is 0, and blue is 117. 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, 54percent.

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#000075 Color Meaning

Color #000075 commands authority, naval heritage, and cognitive depth. Color #000075 is not merely dark blue—#000075 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 #000075 enhances perceived credibility and focus. Studies show that dark blues in professional contexts increase trust in communication—more than black, which can feel impersonal. #000075 shade lowers arousal just enough to encourage deliberation, making #000075 ideal for finance, law, and education. #000075’s the color of decisions, not impulses. Historically, color #000075 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, #000075 anchors national flags, corporate logos, and school uniforms worldwide. Its universality is its strength: recognized across cultures as stable and competent. Design-wise, color #000075 provides contrast without harshness. #000075 pairs elegantly with warm metals, creams, and even bright accents (like gold or coral) because its depth absorbs visual noise. In digital interfaces, #000075 improves readability while feeling more human than pure black. #000075’s timeless because #000075 serves—never distracts.

Color Conversion

Convert #000075 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
#000075
RGB
rgb(0, 0, 117)
HSL
hsl(240°, 100%, 23%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 54%)
HSV
hsv(240°, 100%, 46%)
XYZ
3.2109 1.2844 16.9083
Yxy
1.2844 0.1500 0.0600
Hunter Lab
11.3331 0.2097 -0.5181
CIE-Lab
11.1656 44.5406 -60.6631

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue117 / 255 (46%)
46%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)54 / 100 (54%)
54%

Color Variations

#000075 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

#000075 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 #000075 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.

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#000075

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #000075 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

#000075

protanopia

#000059

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #000075;

Text Color

color: #000075;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #000075;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00007540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #000075;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000075 0%, #00004c 100%);

#000075 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #000075 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.