Oblivion
Also known as: Mighty Midnight , Abyssopelagic Water , Midnight Blue , Erebus Blue
A vivid blue with a calm and trustworthy character, Oblivion works well for trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Set it against a black accent when you want the combination to pop. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (19.65:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Oblivion color codes
- HEX
- #000435
- RGB
- rgb(0, 4, 53)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 4, 53, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(235, 100%, 10%)
- HSV
- hsv(235, 100%, 21%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 92%, 0%, 79%)
- LAB
- lab(2.7 10.7 -30.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(16.0% 0.096 264.1)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: midnightblue #191970 · ΔE 11.0
- RAL 5013: Cobalt blue #232D53 · ΔE 10.9 · 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 Oblivion 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Oblivion
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Oblivion by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 19.65:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.07:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Oblivion background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Oblivion
Oblivion with its complement
Soft neighbors of Oblivion
Oblivion triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Midnight #03012D · ΔE 2.1
- Storm #000B44 · ΔE 3.3
- Fly-by-Night #1C1E4D · ΔE 6.7
- Azulado #211D49 · ΔE 7.0
- Nightwalker #161D3B · ΔE 7.1
- Void #050D25 · ΔE 7.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Oblivion is closest to Balsamico .
FAQ
Oblivion FAQs
What color is Oblivion?
Oblivion is a dark blue with the hex code #000435. In HSL terms it has a hue of 235°, 100% saturation, and 10% lightness.
What is the hex code for Oblivion?
The hex code for Oblivion is #000435. In RGB it's rgb(0, 4, 53), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 92%, 0%, 79%).
What colors go well with Oblivion?
Oblivion pairs naturally with black tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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