What is the HEX code for Blue and Black mixed?

When Blue (#0000FF) and Black (#000000) are mixed equally, the result is Navy with HEX code #241178.

What is the approximate Pantone™ match for Blue and Black mixed?

The closest approximate Pantone™ match for the mix of Blue and Black is 273 C (ΔE 5.9). This is a mathematical approximation, not an officially certified Pantone value.

What Color Does Blue and Black Make?

Q: What Color Does Blue and Black Make?

Mixing Blue and Black produces Navy. The resulting color has a HEX code of #241178 and RGB values of rgb(36, 17, 120).

Blue#0000FF

Black#000000

#241178

Navy

#241178

Navy

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HEX#241178

RGBrgb(36, 17, 120)

HSLhsl(251°, 75%, 27%)

CMYKcmyk(70%, 86%, 0%, 53%)

CIELABLab(16.2, 39.8, -54.2)

Pantone™ Approximations

273 CClose (ΔE 5.9)

280 CApproximate (ΔE 7.4)

274 CApproximate (ΔE 8.0)

Pantone™ values shown are mathematical approximations, not official Pantone colors. Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC.

RAL (approx.)

RAL 5005Signal blueApproximate (ΔE 8.0)

RAL 5002Ultramarine blueApproximate (ΔE 10.4)

RAL 5022Night blueApproximate (ΔE 12.1)

Pantone® and RAL® codes shown are mathematical approximations calculated by color distance (ΔE CIEDE2000). They are not officially certified values.

About This Color Combination

Mixing blue with black produces navy blue and other deep blue shades. Navy is one of the most enduring and universally flattering dark colors, carrying associations with the sea, authority, and timeless sophistication. Even small amounts of black dramatically deepen blue, so this mix rewards careful proportion control.

Usage Tips

In painting, navy blue serves as an excellent dark tone that maintains chromatic character unlike pure black. Interior designers rely on navy as an alternative to black that still reads as a dark anchor color while adding warmth and personality. In fashion and branding, navy signals professionalism and reliability — it is the backbone of corporate dress codes and classic preppy aesthetics. Pair with white, gold, or tan for nautical or preppy palettes.

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