Resolution Blue color code: #002387
A saturated corporate navy with strong presence in print.
Resolution Blue · rgb(0, 35, 135)
Every format for Resolution Blue
- HEX
- #002387
- RGB
- rgb(0, 35, 135)
- HSL
- hsl(224, 100%, 26%)
- HSV
- 224°, 100%, 53%
- CMYK
- 100%, 74%, 0%, 47%
- Lightness
- 26% · dark
Hue sits at 224°, which makes Resolution Blue a true blue navy, with 100% saturation. In the Dark Navy family it reads as a dark option.
Text contrast on Resolution 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 Resolution Blue
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
13.21:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Resolution Blue
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
1.59:1 — below AA, decorative use onlyResolution Blue text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
13.21:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Resolution Blue with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 13.21:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Resolution 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 Resolution Blue, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Resolution Blue in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--resolution-blue: #002387;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--resolution-blue);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #002387;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #002387; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Resolution Blue #002387
</div>Common uses
- Page and section backgrounds in dark interfaces, where it holds white text cleanly.
- Dark 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%, 74%, 0%, 47%.
- 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(224, 100%, 26%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Resolution 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 Resolution Blue. Click a swatch to copy it.
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FAQs about Resolution Blue
What is the Resolution Blue color code?
The Resolution Blue color code is #002387 in HEX, rgb(0, 35, 135) in RGB and hsl(224, 100%, 26%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Resolution Blue?
Resolution Blue is rgb(0, 35, 135), meaning 0 units of red, 35 of green and 135 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Resolution Blue?
In CMYK, Resolution Blue converts to approximately 100%, 74%, 0%, 47%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Resolution Blue?
White text on Resolution Blue gives a contrast ratio of 13.21:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Resolution Blue?
Black text on Resolution Blue gives a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Resolution Blue?
Its direct complement is #E0A500, and the warm accent #E0DD29 works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Resolution Blue a light or dark navy?
At 26% lightness, Resolution Blue is classed as a dark navy in this collection.