Midnight

Also known as: Insomnia, Illicit Darkness, Erebus Blue, Mighty Midnight

Expect calm and trustworthy associations from Midnight — a deep blue well suited to trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Its complement lands in black territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 20.07:1.

Midnight color codes

HEX
#03012D
RGB
rgb(3, 1, 45)
RGBA
rgba(3, 1, 45, 1)
HSL
hsl(243, 96%, 9%)
HSV
hsv(243, 98%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(93%, 98%, 0%, 82%)
LAB
lab(1.8 9.4 -26.0)
OKLCH
oklch(14.2% 0.088 270.7)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

cool

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: midnightblue#191970 · ΔE 12.7
  • RAL 5013 — Cobalt blue#232D53 · ΔE 11.3 · 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 Midnight works

  • Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
  • Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
  • Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Midnight

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Midnight 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 20.07:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 1.05:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Best text color on a Midnight background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Midnight

Midnight with its complement

Soft neighbors of Midnight

Midnight triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Midnight is closest to Balsamico.

Midnight FAQs

What color is Midnight?

Midnight is a dark blue with the hex code #03012D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 243°, 96% saturation, and 9% lightness.

What is the hex code for Midnight?

The hex code for Midnight is #03012D. In RGB it's rgb(3, 1, 45), and in CMYK it's cmyk(93%, 98%, 0%, 82%).

What colors go well with Midnight?

Midnight pairs naturally with black tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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