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#002E60 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #002E60 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#002E60 Color Information

#002E60 RGB value is (0, 46, 96). The hex color red value is 0, green is 46, and blue is 96. Its HSL format shows a hue of 211°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 19 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 52 percent, 0 percent, 62 percent.

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#002E60 Color Meaning

Color #002E60 conveys intellectual depth, chromatic authority, and restrained intensity. Color #002E60 is not a true black but a deep, blue-saturated navy so dark #002E60 reads as black in low light—yet reveals complexity under scrutiny. Unlike pure black, #002E60 carries emotional nuance; unlike charcoal, #002E60 feels more precise. In corporate and editorial design, #002E60 hue signals seriousness without sterility. Cognitive research shows #002E60 reduces eye strain better than true black in long-form digital reading while maintaining strong visual hierarchy. Functionally, color #002E60 serves as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography, UI elements, and luxury packaging. #002E60 pairs powerfully with warm accents like gold, rust, or cream, creating contrast that feels intentional rather than stark. Print reproduction is excellent, especially in letterpress and foil stamping where its depth enhances perceived quality. Digital use on OLED screens prevents the “void” effect of true black, preserving ambient luminance. Culturally, color #002E60 reflects authority that listens. #002E60 appears in legal publishing, financial reporting, and high-end fashion as a symbol of discipline with dimension. Spiritually, #002E60 aligns with the third eye chakra’s discerning mode: judgment refined through observation. Designers choose color #002E60 when they want to signal depth without dogma. Its darkness is layered, not empty.

Color Conversion

Convert #002E60 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
#002E60
RGB
rgb(0, 46, 96)
HSL
hsl(211°, 100%, 19%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 52%, 0%, 62%)
HSV
hsv(211°, 100%, 38%)
XYZ
3.0883 2.7985 11.4437
Yxy
2.7985 0.1782 0.1615
Hunter Lab
16.7287 0.0666 -0.4140
CIE-Lab
19.2182 7.7477 -33.6631

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green46 / 255 (18%)
18%
Blue96 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)62 / 100 (62%)
62%

Color Variations

#002E60 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

#002E60 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 #002E60 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+)

13.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.46:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #002E60 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

#002E60

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #002E60;

Text Color

color: #002E60;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #002E60;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #002E6040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #002E60;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #002E60 0%, #001f40 100%);

#002E60 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #002E60 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.