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#00008C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #00008C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#00008C Color Information

#00008C RGB value is (0, 0, 140). The hex color red value is 0, green is 0, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 27 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent, 45 percent.

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#00008C Color Meaning

Color #00008C signifies absolute authority, nautical depth, and nocturnal order. #00008C pure, very dark blue is the color of the deep ocean at night, formal uniforms, and the void of space. Psychologically, color #00008C inspires respect, solemnity, and a profound sense of stability and unwavering principles. #00008C culturally references traditional navy forces, academic dress, and the backdrop of classic star maps. Spiritually, #00008C color represents infinite depth, the rule of cosmic law, and the mind's journey into the unknown, acting as a steadfast symbol for structured exploration and silent power.

Color Conversion

Convert #00008C 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
#00008C
RGB
rgb(0, 0, 140)
HSL
hsl(240°, 100%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(240°, 100%, 55%)
XYZ
4.7336 1.8934 24.9269
Yxy
1.8934 0.1500 0.0600
Hunter Lab
13.7601 0.3753 -0.9274
CIE-Lab
14.9178 50.6927 -69.0421

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue140 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#00008C 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

#00008C 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 #00008C 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00008C 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

#00008C

protanopia

#00006a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00008C;

Text Color

color: #00008C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00008C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00008C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00008C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00008C 0%, #000057 100%);

#00008C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #00008C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.