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Dark Blue Colors
Its shades and their meanings
By Jacci Howard Bear Jacci Howard Bear Writer A graphic designer, writer, and artist who writes about and teaches print and web design. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 24, 2019 Tweet Share Email Aaron Foster / Getty Images Tweet Share Email Design Graphic Design Photoshop Animation & Video 3D Design Blue is a favorite color of both men and women. While all shades of blue carry some of the same symbolism, certain attributes are stronger for dark blues. The deepest darkest blues also share some of the same color meanings as black. This selection of dark blue colors goes from the dark of navy blue to the lighter and brighter medium blue. A cool color, dark blue goes well with warm shades of orange and yellow among other interesting color combinations. Corporate Blue
John Foxx / Stockbyte / Getty Images This browser-safe dark blue color is dark corporate blue, conveying trust, truth, authority, and stability. Hex #000033 RGB 0,0,51 Browser-safe color: Yes Navy
The official CSS color keyword/SVG color keyword "navy" refers to a very dark shade of blue. Navy is a cool color and carries the blue symbolism of importance, confidence, power, and authority, and is often used in connection with the police and military. Navy, like other dark blues, is associated with intelligence, stability, unity, and conservatism. Navy can be used as a neutral, like black, which is also seen as a conservative and authoritarian color. Hex #000080RGB 0,0,128Browser-safe color: No. The closest browser-safe dark blue is Hex #000066, RGB 0,0,102 Midnight Blue
The SVG color keyword "midnightblue" refers to a very dark shade of blue. It is a cool color, close to navy. Midnight blue carries the blue symbolism of importance, confidence, power, and authority. Dark blue is associated with intelligence, stability, unity, and conservatism. Because it is very dark, midnight blue can sometimes be a neutral like black, which is also often seen as a conservative and authoritarian color. Hex #191970RGB 25,25,112Browser-safe color: No. The closest browser-safe dark blue is Hex #000066, RGB 0,0,102 Dark Blue
The SVG color keyword "darkblue" refers to a dark shade of blue. A cool color, dark blue carries the blue symbolism of importance, confidence, power, and authority. Darker shades of blue are associated with intelligence, stability, unity, and conservatism. Like navy, this dark blue can sometimes be neutral like black. Hex #00008BRGB 0,0,139Browser-safe color: No. The closest browser-safe dark blue is Hex #000099, RGB 0,0,153 Indigo
The SVG color keyword "indigo" refers to a dark purplish blue. Indigo is a cool color that appears between blue and violet in a rainbow. Carrying the blue symbolism associated with the darker shades of blue, indigo conveys trust, truthfulness, and stability. It also might have some of the authority and royalty of purple, as indigo was considered a royal blue. Hex #4B0082RGB 75,0,130Browser-safe color: No. The closest browser-safe dark purply-blue to indigo is #330066, RGB 51,0,102 Royal Azure
This medium-dark swatch of royal azure is one of the darker of the colors known as azure. Stability, calmness, and richness are associated with royal azure. Hex #0038A8RGB 0,56,168Browser-safe color: No. The closest browser-safe royal azure is #003399, RGB 0,51,153 Dark Slate Blue
The SVG color keyword "darkslateblue" refers to a dark shade of blue with a slightly gray or purple tone to it. Dark slate blue carries the blue symbolism of importance and confidence. Softer than navy or dark blue, dark slate blue's slightly purple tinge gives it a touch of warmth and richness. Hex #483D8BRGB 72,61,139Browser-safe color: No. The closest browser-safe blue to dark slate blue is Hex #333399, RGB 51,51,153, or Hex #003366, RGB 0,51,102 Cobalt
Cobalt is a medium-dark blue that is soothing and peaceful. It can also suggest richness. Like azure, nature, stability, and calmness are some of its qualities. This swatch is just one of the blues known as cobalt. Hex #3D59ABRGB 61,89,171Browser-safe color: No. The closest browser-safe cobalt is #336699, RGB 51,102,153 Medium Blue
The SVG color keyword "mediumblue" refers to a dark shade of blue that is bluer and a little brighter than dark blue. Medium blue is a cool color that carries the blue symbolism of importance and confidence. Although it's not a light or pastel blue, it still has something of a fresh, spring-like quality with a touch of childlike playfulness. Hex #0000CDRGB 0,0,205Browser-safe color: No. The closest browser-safe blue to medium blue is Hex #0000cc, RGB 0,0,204 Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Design With Blue and Complementary Colors A Designer's Guide to Understanding Colors The Many Hues of Medium Blue Colors The Color Cobalt and How Is It Used in Publishing Navy Blue: So Dark It's Almost Black What Color Is Plum and What Is its Symbolism? Understanding the Definition of "Corporate Blue" How to Change Theme Colors in Google Slides What Is Microsoft Azure? All About the Color Chartreuse and Its Use in Design How to Use Crimson in Print and Web Design What Is a Blue Screen of Death? (BSOD Meaning) What Color Is Lilac? How to Change the Color of Apps on iOS 14 Use Color Families and Palettes for Your Site What Color Is Blood Red and What Is Its Symbolism? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies