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#003F50

Brightness
55.3
HSL (°,%,%)
193°, 100%, 16%
HSV V %
31%
Lab
24.1, -11.0, -15.4
PNG size
5.6 KB
Tone / Feel
very dark, intense cool hue
Black text 1.83:1 Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
White text 11.50:1 AAA (normal) · AAA (large)

Recommended text: White (11.50:1 — AAA / AAA)

Color Profile: #003F50

Common Name: Munsell Blue

RGB: 0, 63, 80

HSL: 200°, 100%, 16%

Contrast vs White: 3.4:1 (AA Pass)

Contrast vs Black: 13.2:1 (AAA Pass)

Color Mood

#003F50 is a deep, muted blue reminiscent of midnight skies or deep ocean depths. It evokes feelings of stability, trust, and serenity. This shade is perfect for creating professional, authoritative designs with an elegant, timeless appeal.

Close Named Matches:

  • Australian Standard AS2700 - Teal #1B454C
  • British Standard BS 381C - Rail Blue #1F4B61
  • Jotun Paint - BLUE #35526D
  • Pantone Solid Coated - 309 C #003D4D

Why Designers Use It

This color is favored for corporate branding, websites, and high-end product packaging due to its calm and professional undertones. Its subdued nature provides a sense of reliability and trust, often used in industries where formality and security are paramount, such as finance, technology, and corporate law. The use of deep blues also ties to nature, particularly the ocean and the evening sky, invoking a sense of serenity and stability. As a result, this color has widespread applications in corporate identities and design schemes meant to evoke trustworthiness and professionalism. Despite its classical nature, it remains on-trend for modern minimalist and industrial design, making it versatile for contemporary uses in both the digital and physical spaces.

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