Color swatch image showing #00149C with RGB(0,20,156) values
Color swatch image showing #00149C with RGB(0,20,156) values

#00149C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #00149C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#00149C Color Information

#00149C RGB value is (0, 20, 156). The hex color red value is 0, green is 20, and blue is 156. Its HSL format shows a hue of 232°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 31 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 87 percent, 0 percent, 39 percent.

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#00149C Color Meaning

Color #00149C embodies authority, focus, and deep intellect. #00149C very dark, vivid blue conveys trust, mental clarity, and composure. Psychologically, color #00149C supports concentration, reflective thought, and disciplined action, ideal for professional or academic environments. Culturally, color #00149C represents knowledge, stability, and depth in Western traditions, while Eastern symbolism associates #00149C with water energy, meditation, and calm introspection. Fengshui uses #00149C to stabilize and harmonize spaces, promoting clarity and thoughtful flow. Spiritually, #00149C resonates with the throat and third-eye chakras, supporting communication, insight, and higher perception. In design and arts, color #00149C functions as a commanding accent, primary tone, or authoritative background. Its vivid, dark quality pairs with whites, greys, and warm neutrals, appearing in professional branding, interiors, and expressive digital compositions.

Color Conversion

Convert #00149C 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
#00149C
RGB
rgb(0, 20, 156)
HSL
hsl(232°, 100%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 87%, 0%, 39%)
HSV
hsv(232°, 100%, 61%)
XYZ
6.2509 2.9006 31.6829
Yxy
2.9006 0.1531 0.0710
Hunter Lab
17.0311 0.5532 -1.4319
CIE-Lab
19.6414 48.1968 -71.0806

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green20 / 255 (8%)
Blue156 / 255 (61%)
61%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta87 / 100 (87%)
87%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)39 / 100 (39%)
39%

Color Variations

#00149C 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

#00149C 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 #00149C 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
#00149C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

13.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00149C 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

#00149C

protanopia

#09097b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00149C;

Text Color

color: #00149C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00149C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00149C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00149C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00149C 0%, #000d62 100%);

#00149C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #00149C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.