#002E66 Color Information
#002E66 RGB value is (0, 46, 102). The hex color red value is 0, green is 46, and blue is 102. Its HSL format shows a hue of 213°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 20 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 55 percent, 0 percent, 60 percent.
#002E66 Color Meaning
Color #002E66 conveys intellectual depth, chromatic authority, and restrained intensity. Color #002E66 is not a true black but a deep, blue-saturated navy so dark #002E66 reads as black in low light—yet reveals complexity under scrutiny. Unlike pure black, #002E66 carries emotional nuance; unlike charcoal, #002E66 feels more precise. In corporate and editorial design, #002E66 hue signals seriousness without sterility. Cognitive research shows #002E66 reduces eye strain better than true black in long-form digital reading while maintaining strong visual hierarchy. Functionally, color #002E66 serves as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography, UI elements, and luxury packaging. #002E66 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 #002E66 reflects authority that listens. #002E66 appears in legal publishing, financial reporting, and high-end fashion as a symbol of discipline with dimension. Spiritually, #002E66 aligns with the third eye chakra’s discerning mode: judgment refined through observation. Designers choose color #002E66 when they want to signal depth without dogma. Its darkness is layered, not empty.
Color Conversion
Convert #002E66 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.
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Color Variations
#002E66 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
#002E66 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 #002E66 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #002E66 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#002E66 Color FAQs
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