#001037 color
The hex color #001037 is a very dark, vivid blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 0% red, 6.3% green and 21.6% blue (0, 16, 55).
Its hue angle is 223°, with 100% saturation and 11% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 100% cyan, 71% magenta, 0% yellow and 78% black.
The closest named color is Infinite Night (#071037), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.6:1).
#001037 color codes
| HEX | #001037 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 16, 55) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(0%, 6.3%, 21.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(223, 100%, 11%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(223, 100%, 22%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 71%, 0%, 78%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(5.84, 10.65, -27.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(5.84, 29.1, 291.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(0.875, 0.646, 3.692) | |
| Decimal | 4151 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #001037, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #001037 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #001037 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.6:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #001037 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#001638Protanopia
no red cones#001036Deuteranopia
no green cones#001a21Tritanopia
no blue cones#131313Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #001037; }
.text { color: #001037; }
.border { border: 2px solid #001037; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(0 16 55 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #001037, #0b0037); }
Similar colors
#071037Infinite Night#00022eIllicit Darkness#000435Oblivion#03012dMidnight#041330Squid’s Ink#060929Mysterious Depths#111144Deadly Depths#000b44Storm
Closest common color name: Oxford Blue.
Questions
- What color is #001037?
- #001037 is a very dark, vivid blue, closest to the named color Infinite Night. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #001037?
- The RGB value is 0, 16, 55: 0 red, 16 green and 55 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #001037?
- The complementary color is #372700, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #001037?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 and white text 18.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.