Color swatch image showing #00315C with RGB(0,49,92) values

#00315C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #00315C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#00315C Color Information

#00315C RGB value is (0, 49, 92). The hex color red value is 0, green is 49, and blue is 92. Its HSL format shows a hue of 208°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 18 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 47 percent, 0 percent, 64 percent.

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#00315C Color Meaning

Color #00315C conveys intellectual depth, chromatic authority, and restrained intensity. Color #00315C is not a true black but a deep, blue-saturated navy so dark #00315C reads as black in low light—yet reveals complexity under scrutiny. Unlike pure black, #00315C carries emotional nuance; unlike charcoal, #00315C feels more precise. In corporate and editorial design, #00315C hue signals seriousness without sterility. Cognitive research shows #00315C reduces eye strain better than true black in long-form digital reading while maintaining strong visual hierarchy. Functionally, color #00315C serves as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography, UI elements, and luxury packaging. #00315C 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 #00315C reflects authority that listens. #00315C appears in legal publishing, financial reporting, and high-end fashion as a symbol of discipline with dimension. Spiritually, #00315C aligns with the third eye chakra’s discerning mode: judgment refined through observation. Designers choose color #00315C when they want to signal depth without dogma. Its darkness is layered, not empty.

Color Conversion

Convert #00315C 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
#00315C
RGB
rgb(0, 49, 92)
HSL
hsl(208°, 100%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 47%, 0%, 64%)
HSV
hsv(208°, 100%, 36%)
XYZ
3.0301 2.9693 10.5387
Yxy
2.9693 0.1832 0.1795
Hunter Lab
17.2317 0.0333 -0.3711
CIE-Lab
19.9207 3.7107 -29.8951

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green49 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue92 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)64 / 100 (64%)
64%

Color Variations

#00315C 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

#00315C 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 #00315C 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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#00315C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

13.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00315C 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

#00315C

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00315C;

Text Color

color: #00315C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00315C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00315C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00315C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00315C 0%, #00213e 100%);

#00315C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #00315C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.