Color swatch image showing Imperial Blue (#002395) with RGB(0,35,149) values

Imperial Blue (#002395) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Imperial Blue (#002395) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Imperial Blue (#002395) Color Information

Imperial Blue (#002395) RGB value is (0, 35, 149). The hex color red value is 0, green is 35, and blue is 149. Its HSL format shows a hue of 226°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 77 percent, 0 percent, 42 percent.

Imperial Blue
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Imperial Blue (#002395) Color Meaning

Imperial Blue (#002395) projects discipline, loyalty, and structured strength. This deep blue conveys authority rooted in order rather than force. Psychologically, Imperial Blue (#002395) promotes focus and rule based clarity. Culturally, it appears in uniforms and formal insignia. Symbolically, Imperial Blue (#002395) reflects responsibility, moral structure, and long term vision.

Color Conversion

Convert Imperial Blue (#002395) 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
#002395
RGB
rgb(0, 35, 149)
HSL
hsl(226°, 100%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 77%, 0%, 42%)
HSV
hsv(226°, 100%, 58%)
XYZ
6.0258 3.3720 28.7670
Yxy
3.3720 0.1579 0.0884
Hunter Lab
18.3630 0.4816 -1.3583
CIE-Lab
21.4760 37.8370 -63.7202

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Blue149 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)42 / 100 (42%)
42%

Color Variations

Imperial Blue (#002395) 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

Imperial Blue (#002395) 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 Imperial Blue (#002395) 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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#002395

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #002395 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

Imperial Blue (#002395)

protanopia

#0f0f79

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #002395;

Text Color

color: #002395;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #002395;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00239540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #002395;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002395 0%, #00165c 100%);

Imperial Blue (#002395) Color FAQs

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