Dark Denim
Also known as: Grand Bleu, Bandana, Stunning Sapphire, Toy Submarine Blue
Part of the blue family, Dark Denim pairs a rich base with a cool and professional presence — ideal for finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. Dark Denim plays well with brown tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 7.91:1.
Dark Denim color codes
- HEX
- #005588
- RGB
- rgb(0, 85, 136)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 85, 136, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(203, 100%, 27%)
- HSV
- hsv(203, 100%, 53%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 38%, 0%, 47%)
- LAB
- lab(34.0 -6.7 -35.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(43.4% 0.109 244.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: royalblue#4169E1 · ΔE 14.6
- RAL 5019 — Capri blue#1A5784 · ΔE 1.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Dark Denim works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register — a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Denim
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dark Denim by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 7.91:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.65:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Dark Denim background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Dark Denim
Dark Denim with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Denim
Dark Denim triad
Similar colors
- Grand Bleu#015482 · ΔE 1.1
- Sea Paint#00507A · ΔE 2.5
- Hyper Blue#015F97 · ΔE 3.5
- Blue Chip#1D5699 · ΔE 4.1
- Dark Blue#315B7D · ΔE 4.1
- Slumber#2D517C · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Denim is closest to Brown.
Dark Denim FAQs
What color is Dark Denim?
Dark Denim is a dark blue with the hex code #005588. In HSL terms it has a hue of 203°, 100% saturation, and 27% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dark Denim?
The hex code for Dark Denim is #005588. In RGB it's rgb(0, 85, 136), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 38%, 0%, 47%).
What colors go well with Dark Denim?
Dark Denim pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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