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#00188B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #00188B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#00188B Color Information

#00188B RGB value is (0, 24, 139). The hex color red value is 0, green is 24, and blue is 139. Its HSL format shows a hue of 230°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of27 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 83 percent, 0 percent, 45percent.

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#00188B Color Meaning

Color #00188B conveys authority, precision, and focused energy. #00188B deep, cool blue projects seriousness and professionalism while maintaining visual elegance. Psychologically, color #00188B enhances concentration, rational decision-making, and disciplined action. #00188B encourages calm evaluation of complex scenarios. Culturally, color #00188B references formal dress, institutional design, and high-status symbolism. Spiritually, #00188B represents mental clarity, grounded insight, and purposeful direction.

Color Conversion

Convert #00188B 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
#00188B
RGB
rgb(0, 24, 139)
HSL
hsl(230°, 100%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 83%, 0%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(230°, 100%, 55%)
XYZ
4.9868 2.5173 24.6492
Yxy
2.5173 0.1551 0.0783
Hunter Lab
15.8660 0.3827 -1.0246
CIE-Lab
17.9969 40.6443 -63.2773

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green24 / 255 (9%)
Blue139 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#00188B 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

#00188B 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 #00188B 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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#00188B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

13.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00188B 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

#00188B

protanopia

#0a0b6f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00188B;

Text Color

color: #00188B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00188B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00188B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00188B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00188B 0%, #000e57 100%);

#00188B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #00188B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.