#00425A
- RGB
- 0, 66, 90
- Brightness
- 59.0
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 196°, 100%, 18%
- HSV V %
- 35%
- Lab
- 25.7, -8.7, -19.5
- CMYK (%)
- 100%, 27%, 0%, 65%
- PNG size
- 6.1 KB
- Tone / Feel
- very dark, intense cool hue
Black text
1.93:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
White text
10.90:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
Recommended text: White (10.90:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #00425A
Common Name: Matthews Blue
RGB: 0, 66, 90
HSL: 197°, 100%, 18%
Contrast Analysis:
vs White: 91.0 (Pass, AA)
vs Black: 65.3 (Pass, AA)
Mood Blurb: A serene, deep shade of blue, Matthews Blue is calm and trustworthy. It's a color often used in professional settings where sophistication and subtlety are paramount. Its rich, dark tone makes it ideal for conveying reliability and stability in design.
Close Named Matches:
- Matthews Blue #00425A (Exact Match)
- Behr - Planetarium #0D475D
- Federal Standard 595c - Blue #394E6B
- Pantone Solid Coated - 3035 C #004054
- Jotun - Signal Blue #2E526F
Why Designers Use It:
- Timeless Elegance: This color, resembling the depths of the ocean or a twilight sky, lends a sense of quiet sophistication. Designers use it for projects that require a professional yet approachable feel, ideal for corporate branding or luxury product packaging.
- Affiliation with Stability: Associated with calm and trust, it’s frequently used in industries where reliability and security are key values, such as banking, law firms, and tech corporations.
- Trendy Yet Classic: It’s not tied to a single era or style, allowing it to remain a staple in both contemporary and traditional design spaces.
- Natural Influence: Its deep blue tone might evoke natural elements like the sea, reflecting water's deep hues or the sky during dusk, offering a serene atmosphere in both digital and physical products.
- Wide-Ranging Applications: This color is widely used in paints for vehicles, interior design, corporate logos, and web design due to its versatility and deep, professional appeal.