Dark blue

#1b2738

Hex, rgb, cmyk and Pantone values for dark blue, with shades, tints, matching colors and free print quality patterns.

Dark blue is a dark blue that reads moody. Near navy blues this dark carry authority in print. It pairs with warm neutrals for balance, or with a brighter accent for contrast.

Dark blue color values

Every conversion for #1b2738, ready to copy. Hex, rgb, hsl, hsv, cmyk, cie-lab, xyz, decimal, web safe and the nearest Pantone.

Hex#1b2738
RGB27, 39, 56
HSL215, 35%, 16%
HSV215, 52%, 22%
CMYK52%, 30%, 0%, 78%
Lab15.33, 0.46, -12.6
XYZ1.89, 1.97, 4.02
Decimal1779512
Web safe#333333
Pantone2767 C
Pantone2767 CHex#1b2738Rgb27 39 56Cmyk52 30 0 78Lab15 0 -13Darker#141d29Lighter#354965

Shades of dark blue

#182231#141d2a#111823#0d131c#0c1118

Tints of dark blue

#283a54#364d6f#43618b#5074a6#6989b7#859fc4#a0b4d1#bccadf#d7e0ec#f3f6f9

Colors that go with dark blue

Complementary#382c1bAnalogous#1b3538Analogous#1e1b38Triadic#381b27Triadic#27381bSplit complementary#381e1bSplit complementary#35381b

Dark blue in print

At this depth the ink coverage is heavy, worth a proof before a long run. The cmyk build is 52, 30, 0, 78.

The same color needs a different cmyk build depending on the paper. Here is #1b2738 on both.

Coated stockgloss or silk, C
52 30 0 78
Ink sits on the surface, so colors stay bright and close to screen.
Uncoated stocknatural or matte, U
52 32 4 84
The stock absorbs ink and gains dot, so it needs a heavier build and reads a touch softer.

This color converts to cmyk comfortably and should hold on press.

See how it converts in the rgb to cmyk converter, or read rgb vs cmyk for print and what the k in cmyk means.

Dark blue in css

Copy #1b2738 straight into your stylesheet.

.background { background-color: #1b2738; }
.text { color: #1b2738; }
.border { border: 2px solid #1b2738; }

How dark blue looks on light and dark

Dark blue and accessibility

Contrast ratios for #1b2738 against black and white text, measured to the WCAG standard.

Textwhite text on this color
15.07:1
AA pass · AA large pass · AAA pass
Textblack text on this color
1.39:1
AA fail · AA large fail · AAA fail

Use white text on this color for readable body copy. To test #1b2738 against any other color, not just black and white, run the pair through our contrast checker for a live WCAG reading.

Dark blue on a business card, sticker and pattern

A quick look at how #1b2738 sits on real print products. Start any of these in the maker.

Your nameFounderhello@brand.comBusiness card
Sticker
Repeat pattern

Building a full palette around dark blue? Pull matching colors from any photo with the color palette generator, or check a design for print with the rgb to cmyk converter.

Turn dark blue into a seamless pattern

Four patterns built from #1b2738 and its shades, free at print quality. Click any one to keep editing in the pattern maker.

Make posters, wallpaper and packaging art from dark blue, free and print ready.

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How we calculate these values

Every value on this page for #1b2738 is computed, not guessed. The rgb, hsl, hsv, cie-lab and xyz values follow the standard conversions from the sRGB color space. The coated and uncoated cmyk builds differ because uncoated stock absorbs more ink and gains dot, so the same color needs a heavier, slightly duller build on press. The Pantone value is the closest reference by perceptual color distance and should be treated as a starting point, not a guaranteed match.