Abyss Blue color code: #002B36
A very dark blue-green familiar from terminal colour schemes.
Abyss Blue · rgb(0, 43, 54)
Every format for Abyss Blue
- HEX
- #002B36
- RGB
- rgb(0, 43, 54)
- HSL
- hsl(192, 100%, 11%)
- HSV
- 192°, 100%, 21%
- CMYK
- 100%, 20%, 0%, 79%
- Lightness
- 11% · dark
Hue sits at 192°, which makes Abyss Blue a teal-leaning navy, with 100% saturation. In the Teal Navy family it reads as a dark option.
Text contrast on Abyss Blue
Contrast ratios are calculated using the WCAG 2.1 relative luminance formula. Normal body text needs 4.5:1 and large text needs 3:1 to pass AA.
White text on Abyss Blue
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
15.01:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Abyss Blue
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
1.4:1 — below AA, decorative use onlyAbyss Blue text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
15.01:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Abyss Blue with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 15.01:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Abyss Blue alone to communicate state. Add an icon, label or underline so the meaning survives for colour-blind users and in greyscale printing.
- When placing text over a photograph tinted with Abyss Blue, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Abyss Blue in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--abyss-blue: #002B36;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--abyss-blue);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #002B36;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #002B36; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Abyss Blue #002B36
</div>Common uses
- Page and section backgrounds in dark interfaces, where it holds white text cleanly.
- Teal Navy palettes for brand systems that need a dependable cool anchor.
- Print work where a deep blue is preferred to black, using the CMYK build 100%, 20%, 0%, 79%.
- Data visualisation, as one step in a lightness-based navy scale.
Design recommendations
- Build lighter and darker variants by changing only the lightness in
hsl(192, 100%, 11%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Abyss Blue at least one warm counterweight. A cool palette with no warm accent tends to read as cold rather than calm.
- Saturation is high here, so use it in measured amounts. Large flat areas of a saturated navy can feel heavy on screen.
Complementary and matching colors
Each of these is derived from the hue, saturation and lightness of Abyss Blue. Click a swatch to copy it.
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FAQs about Abyss Blue
What is the Abyss Blue color code?
The Abyss Blue color code is #002B36 in HEX, rgb(0, 43, 54) in RGB and hsl(192, 100%, 11%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Abyss Blue?
Abyss Blue is rgb(0, 43, 54), meaning 0 units of red, 43 of green and 54 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Abyss Blue?
In CMYK, Abyss Blue converts to approximately 100%, 20%, 0%, 79%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Abyss Blue?
White text on Abyss Blue gives a contrast ratio of 15.01:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Abyss Blue?
Black text on Abyss Blue gives a contrast ratio of 1.4:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Abyss Blue?
Its direct complement is #B32400, and the warm accent #A55718 works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Abyss Blue a light or dark navy?
At 11% lightness, Abyss Blue is classed as a dark navy in this collection.