Midnight Blue

#093165

General Information About Midnight Blue

The hex color #093165, commonly known as Midnight Blue, is a dark shade of blue that evokes feelings of depth, sophistication, and mystery. In the RGB color model, it consists of 9 red, 49 green, and 101 blue. In the CMYK color model, used in printing, it comprises 91% cyan, 51% magenta, 0% yellow, and 60% black. This color is often associated with the night sky, the ocean depths, and qualities such as calmness and stability. Midnight Blue is frequently used in designs where a sense of trust and reliability is desired. It's a popular choice for corporate branding, websites, and formal wear, where its subtle yet impactful presence can convey a sense of professionalism and elegance. The color depth creates a serious, reliable and trustworthy feeling.

The hex color #093165, also known as Midnight Blue, presents accessibility challenges due to its dark nature. When used as a background color, it requires very light text (white or near-white) to ensure sufficient contrast for readability, meeting WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for Level AA and ideally Level AAA compliance. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text is recommended. Using color contrast tools can help verify compliance. Avoid pairing this color with other dark colors, as this will significantly reduce readability for users, especially those with visual impairments. Thoughtful consideration of font size and weight can also improve readability. For interactive elements such as buttons and links, sufficient visual cues beyond color alone are necessary to ensure usability for all users, including those with color vision deficiency.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
9 49 101
RGB9 49 101
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
213.91deg 83.64% 21.57%
213.9183.6421.57HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
213.91deg 3.53% 60.39%
213.913.5360.39HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#093165
rgb9 49 101
hsl213.91deg 83.64% 21.57%
cmyk91.09% 51.49% 0% 60.39%
hwb213.91deg 3.53% 60.39%
xyz-d650.04 0.03 0.13
oklch0.3199 0.1015 257.24
oklab0.3199 -0.02 -0.1
CMYK
91.09% 51.49% 0% 60.39%
91.0951.49060.39CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.04 0.03 0.13
0.040.030.13XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3199 0.1015 257.24
0.31990.1015257.24LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3199 -0.02 -0.1
0.3199-0.02-0.1LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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