Color Palettes

Blue black color

A black with a very deep blue undertone. At first glance it looks black, but it reads cooler next to other dark shades. It's used for evening wear and dark mode backgrounds.

Also known as: blue-black, midnight black.

Blue black · #0B1426

About blue black

Blue black (#0B1426) is a cool, dark, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the blacks family. It mixes 11 red, 20 green and 38 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in fashion, web, home decor.

Blue black shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Blue black color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Coal black
AnalogousClose to: Coal black
TriadicClose to: Ebony, Coal black
Split complementaryClose to: Ebony, Coal black
TetradicClose to: Coal black

Blue black color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Blue black
Analogous palette · Blue black
Complementary palette · Blue black
Triadic palette · Blue black
With neutrals palette · Blue black
With an accent palette · Blue black

Blue black contrast with text

White textContrast 18.4:1 · AAA
Black textContrast 1.1:1 · Not recommended

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --blue-black: #0B1426;
  --blue-black-rgb: 11, 20, 38;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--blue-black); }
.text { color: var(--blue-black); }

Colors similar to blue black

EbonyCoal blackBlackPrussian blueAnthraciteJet blackOnyxOxford grayCharcoal grayGraphite

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More blacks

BlackEbonyJet blackAnthraciteOnyxCoal black

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for blue black?

The hex code for blue black is #0B1426. In RGB it is rgb(11, 20, 38), in HSL hsl(220, 55%, 10%) and in CMYK 71, 47, 0, 85.

What is the complementary color of blue black?

Its complement on the color wheel is #261D0B, close to coal black. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on blue black?

Yes. The contrast with white is 18.4:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).