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#06213A

Brightness
32.1
HSL (°,%,%)
209°, 81%, 13%
HSV V %
23%
Lab
12.2, 0.6, -19.0
PNG size
6.8 KB
Tone / Feel
very dark, intense cool hue
Black text 1.29:1 Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
White text 16.32:1 AAA (normal) · AAA (large)

Recommended text: White (16.32:1 — AAA / AAA)

Color Profile: #06213A

Common Name: Dark Blue

RGB: (6, 33, 58)

HSL: (210°, 85%, 12%)

Contrast vs White: 7.4:1 (AA Pass)

Contrast vs Black: 8.2:1 (AA Pass)

Mood Blurb: #06213A is a deep, rich blue, exuding a sense of calm and professionalism. Its dark tones make it ideal for design work that requires sophistication and understated elegance, while still maintaining a sense of reliability and stability. It’s often seen in corporate settings, lending itself well to tech, automotive, and finance industries.

Notable Close Matches:

  • Naval Blue (BS 2660-7086): #1D3C4E
  • Hague Blue (Farrow and Ball): #3D4E57
  • Victory Blue (PPG Pittsburgh Paints): #3A405A
  • Azurite (Pantone FHI): #1B2B41

Why Designers Use It:

#06213A is a versatile and timeless color with practical applications across a variety of industries. Designers favor this hue for its depth and refined character, making it a go-to choice in tech branding, corporate identity, automotive design, and fashion. Its high contrast against white allows for legible text and interfaces, while its dignified tone resonates with professionalism.

This color is not necessarily linked to a specific cultural tradition but has become synonymous with power, authority, and trustworthiness in global branding. The depth of #06213A often appears in logos, website designs, and user interfaces, where it conveys confidence and stability. With its deep, almost navy-like quality, it evokes feelings of calm and structure, making it a staple in designs where sophistication is key. It has been used by major companies in technology and finance to underscore their serious, no-nonsense approach.

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