Color swatch image showing #003162 with RGB(0,49,98) values
Color swatch image showing #003162 with RGB(0,49,98) values

#003162 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #003162 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#003162 Color Information

#003162 RGB value is (0, 49, 98). The hex color red value is 0, green is 49, and blue is 98. Its HSL format shows a hue of 210°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 19 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 50 percent, 0 percent, 62 percent.

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#003162 Color Meaning

Color #003162 conveys intellectual depth, chromatic authority, and restrained intensity. Color #003162 is not a true black but a deep, blue-saturated navy so dark #003162 reads as black in low light—yet reveals complexity under scrutiny. Unlike pure black, #003162 carries emotional nuance; unlike charcoal, #003162 feels more precise. In corporate and editorial design, #003162 hue signals seriousness without sterility. Cognitive research shows #003162 reduces eye strain better than true black in long-form digital reading while maintaining strong visual hierarchy. Functionally, color #003162 serves as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography, UI elements, and luxury packaging. #003162 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 #003162 reflects authority that listens. #003162 appears in legal publishing, financial reporting, and high-end fashion as a symbol of discipline with dimension. Spiritually, #003162 aligns with the third eye chakra’s discerning mode: judgment refined through observation. Designers choose color #003162 when they want to signal depth without dogma. Its darkness is layered, not empty.

Color Conversion

Convert #003162 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
#003162
RGB
rgb(0, 49, 98)
HSL
hsl(210°, 100%, 19%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 50%, 0%, 62%)
HSV
hsv(210°, 100%, 38%)
XYZ
3.3029 3.0785 11.9754
Yxy
3.0785 0.1799 0.1677
Hunter Lab
17.5457 0.0615 -0.4460
CIE-Lab
20.3554 6.4590 -33.1420

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green49 / 255 (19%)
19%
Blue98 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)62 / 100 (62%)
62%

Color Variations

#003162 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

#003162 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 #003162 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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#003162

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

13.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #003162 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #003162;

Text Color

color: #003162;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #003162;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00316240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #003162;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #003162 0%, #002040 100%);

#003162 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #003162 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.