MidnightBlue — #191970 HEX Color

#191970rgb(25, 25, 112)

About MidnightBlue

MidnightBlue (#191970) is a cool, dark, vivid blue tone with a hue of 240°, saturation of 64% and lightness of 27%. It works well for corporate and professional UI and conveys a calm feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 14.85:1, while on black it reaches 1.41:1 — so prefer white text when using #191970 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#191970

RGBrgb(25, 25, 112)

HSLhsl(240°, 64%, 27%)

CMYKcmyk(78%, 78%, 0%, 56%)

CIELABLab(15.9, 31.7, -49.6)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

14.85:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

1.41:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #191970 as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #191970;

color: #191970;

border: 2px solid #191970;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #191970, #707019);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #191970;
  --color-primary-rgb: 25, 25, 112;
  --color-primary-hsl: 240, 64%, 27%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #191970?

Color #191970 is commonly known as MidnightBlue. It is a cool, dark, vivid blue tone.

Is #191970 a warm or cool color?

MidnightBlue (#191970) is a cool color. With a hue of 240°, it falls in the blue family.

What colors go well with #191970?

Colors that pair well with MidnightBlue (#191970) include its complementary color (#707019), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous blue tones for harmonious palettes.