#001018
- RGB
- 0, 16, 24
- Brightness
- 14.7
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 200°, 100%, 5%
- HSV V %
- 9%
- Lab
- 3.9, -2.7, -6.5
- CMYK (%)
- 100%, 33%, 0%, 91%
- PNG size
- 5.3 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very dark, intense cool hue
Recommended text: White (19.31:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #001018
Common Name: Midnight Blue
RGB: (0, 16, 24)
HSL: (195°, 100%, 5%)
Contrast:
Versus White: ΔE = 45.2 (Fail, AA)
Versus Black: ΔE = 25.4 (Pass, AA)
Mood: Deep, dark, and mysterious, this shade invokes a sense of quiet elegance. Often associated with the night or dark skies, it creates an immersive atmosphere. It's ideal for upscale, luxurious designs and conveys stability, depth, and sophistication. Popular in various visual arts, from modern art to interior design, it remains timeless in use for settings aiming for serenity or dramatic contrast.
Close Named Matches:
Australian Standard AS2700 - #2B2D35 (Midnight Blue) – ΔE=15.17
Benjamin Moore - #252F2D (Black Forest Green) – ΔE=15.97
Pantone - #0D171A (Blackened Blue) – ΔE=4.29
Behr - #10171B (Obsidian Stone) – ΔE=4.32
Why Designers Use It:
- Versatile and Sophisticated: Widely used for high-end, luxury, and contemporary designs, this color symbolizes elegance and mystery, offering timeless appeal across various industries.
- Textural Effects: Its rich, deep nature works well in minimalistic and modern settings, providing great contrast for light-colored elements and creating visual depth without overwhelming.
- Regional Significance: Common in interior design, particularly in upscale markets. It can evoke the serene, calming influence of the night sky or deep oceanic elements. It is also used in luxury cars, high-end branding, and architectural aesthetics.
- Practical Applications: Used in high-contrast environments for professional branding, advertising, tech, and product design to signify authority, sophistication, and modernity.
- Trendiness: While not a current "trend," this color has a long-lasting appeal, often considered a classic in both the arts and design sectors.