Color swatch image showing #00007A with RGB(0,0,122) values
Color swatch image showing #00007A with RGB(0,0,122) values

#00007A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #00007A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#00007A Color Information

#00007A RGB value is (0, 0, 122). The hex color red value is 0, green is 0, and blue is 122. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 24 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent, 52 percent.

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#00007A Color Meaning

Color #00007A commands authority, naval heritage, and cognitive depth. Color #00007A is not merely dark blue—#00007A 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 #00007A enhances perceived credibility and focus. Studies show that dark blues in professional contexts increase trust in communication—more than black, which can feel impersonal. #00007A shade lowers arousal just enough to encourage deliberation, making #00007A ideal for finance, law, and education. #00007A’s the color of decisions, not impulses. Historically, color #00007A 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, #00007A anchors national flags, corporate logos, and school uniforms worldwide. Its universality is its strength: recognized across cultures as stable and competent. Design-wise, color #00007A provides contrast without harshness. #00007A pairs elegantly with warm metals, creams, and even bright accents (like gold or coral) because its depth absorbs visual noise. In digital interfaces, #00007A improves readability while feeling more human than pure black. #00007A’s timeless because #00007A serves—never distracts.

Color Conversion

Convert #00007A 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
#00007A
RGB
rgb(0, 0, 122)
HSL
hsl(240°, 100%, 24%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 52%)
HSV
hsv(240°, 100%, 48%)
XYZ
3.5129 1.4051 18.4984
Yxy
1.4051 0.1500 0.0600
Hunter Lab
11.8537 0.2400 -0.5929
CIE-Lab
11.9918 45.8953 -62.5081

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue122 / 255 (48%)
48%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)52 / 100 (52%)
52%

Color Variations

#00007A 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

#00007A 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 #00007A 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
#00007A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

16.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

16.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

16.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00007A 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

#00007A

protanopia

#00005c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00007A;

Text Color

color: #00007A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00007A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00007A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00007A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00007A 0%, #00004e 100%);

#00007A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #00007A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.