Oxford blue color

A very dark, deep navy blue. It is linked to the University of Oxford and is popular for classic menswear, formal branding and preppy style.

Also known as: Dark navy.

Oxford blue · #002147

About Oxford blue

Oxford blue (#002147) is a cool, dark, highly saturated color. It belongs to the blues family. It mixes 0 red, 33 green and 71 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in menswear, branding, academic.

Oxford blue shades and tints

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

Oxford blue color harmonies

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

ComplementaryClose to: Dark brown

AnalogousClose to: Midnight green, Midnight blue

TriadicClose to: Tyrian purple, Army green

Split complementaryClose to: Oxblood, Army green

TetradicClose to: Byzantium, Dark brown, Dark green

Oxford blue color palettes

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

Monochromatic palette · Oxford blue

Analogous palette · Oxford blue

Complementary palette · Oxford blue

Triadic palette · Oxford blue

With neutrals palette · Oxford blue

With an accent palette · Oxford blue

Oxford blue contrast with text

White textContrast 16.0:1 · AAA

Black textContrast 1.3:1 · Not recommended

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

CSS code

:root {
  --oxford-blue: #002147;
  --oxford-blue-rgb: 0, 33, 71;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--oxford-blue); }
.text { color: var(--oxford-blue); }

Colors similar to Oxford blue

Prussian blue Delft blue Blue black Dark purple Aubergine Eigengrau Rich black Petrol blue Raisin black Matte black

Themed palettes with this color

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Oxford blue?

The hex code for Oxford blue is #002147. In RGB it is rgb(0, 33, 71), in HSL hsl(212, 100%, 14%) and in CMYK 100, 54, 0, 72.

What is the complementary color of Oxford blue?

Its complement on the color wheel is #472600, close to dark brown. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on Oxford blue?

Yes. The contrast with white is 16.0:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).