Color swatch image showing Dark Imperial Blue (#00416A) with RGB(0,65,106) values

Dark Imperial Blue (#00416A) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Dark Imperial Blue (#00416A) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Dark Imperial Blue (#00416A) Color Information

Dark Imperial Blue (#00416A) RGB value is (0, 65, 106). The hex color red value is 0, green is 65, and blue is 106. Its HSL format shows a hue of 203°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 21 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 39 percent, 0 percent, 58 percent.

Dark Imperial Blue
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rgb(0, 65, 106)
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Dark Imperial Blue (#00416A) Color Meaning

Dark Imperial Blue (#00416A) signifies sovereign authority, expansive control, and maritime power. This very dark blue is the color of deep midnight at sea, naval uniforms, and imperial insignia, suggesting command over vast domains. Psychologically, Dark Imperial Blue (#00416A) evokes respect, order, and a profound sense of duty and tradition. It culturally references historic naval forces, royal crests, and the boundless night sky mapped by explorers. Spiritually, this color represents the rule of higher law, the depth of commitment, and navigated destiny, acting as a symbol for structured power and explored infinity.

Color Conversion

Convert Dark Imperial Blue (#00416A) 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
#00416A
RGB
rgb(0, 65, 106)
HSL
hsl(203°, 100%, 21%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 39%, 0%, 58%)
HSV
hsv(203°, 100%, 42%)
XYZ
4.4918 4.8212 14.3295
Yxy
4.8212 0.1900 0.2039
Hunter Lab
21.9572 -0.0185 -0.5877
CIE-Lab
26.2192 -1.2072 -28.9394

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green65 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue106 / 255 (42%)
42%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)58 / 100 (58%)
58%

Color Variations

Dark Imperial Blue (#00416A) 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

Dark Imperial Blue (#00416A) 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 Dark Imperial Blue (#00416A) 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.

#FFFFFF
#00416A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00416A 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

Dark Imperial Blue (#00416A)

protanopia

#1c1d60

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00416A;

Text Color

color: #00416A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00416A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00416A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00416A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00416A 0%, #002b46 100%);

Dark Imperial Blue (#00416A) Color FAQs

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