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Midnight Blue Color Code
HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values for Midnight Blue, plus its tints, shades, and similar colors.
HEX
#191970
RGB
25, 25, 112
HSL
240, 64%, 27%
CMYK
78%, 78%, 0%, 56%
About Midnight Blue
Midnight Blue is a cool, rich dark shade of blue, sitting at 240° on the color wheel with 64% saturation and 27% lightness.
For text or UI elements on a Midnight Blue background, white text is more readable, giving a contrast ratio of 14.8:1 (AAA).
Its computed complementary color is #717119, closest in the library to Beige.
Example text on Midnight Blue
The Story Behind Midnight Blue
Midnight blue describes a blue so dark it edges toward black, evoking the color of a clear night sky rather than daytime blue. It's a popular alternative to true black in fashion and design when a softer, less stark dark tone is needed.
Shades and Tints of Midnight Blue
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