Deep blue is a darker shade of blue, often resembling the colour of the sea and night sky. This shade suggests calm, stability and depth and is associated with intelligence and wisdom in many cultures. The colour deep blue is often used in business and formal wear as it gives an elegant and professional look.
According to the psychology of colour, deep blue makes people feel confident and secure, making it an ideal choice for logos for banks or large corporations, for example. In addition, deep blue has a calming effect, making it a great colour for bedrooms or office environments where the aim is to create a peaceful and focused atmosphere. In interior design, deep blue is often combined with gold or silver trims to create a sense of luxury and elegance.
RGB and HEX colour codes for deep blue
The deep blue colour is RGB code (0, 0, 139) and the HEX code is #00008B.
The deep blue colour suggests calm and stability, often used as a background or highlighting colour.
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#003366 |
| RGB |
rgb(0,51,102) |
| HSL |
hsl(210,100%,20%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsv(210,100%,40%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(100%,50%,0%,60%) |
| Contrasting colour |
#ffcc99 |
| Complementary colour |
#ffcc00 |
Dark and light shades of deep blue
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Dark shades
Light shades
Complementary colour palettes of deep blue
The deep blue colour has a special and calming effect. It can be an ideal choice for design projects because it combines well with other colours. Here we present some colour palettes that represent different types of colour relationships with deep blue.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of deep blue?
Deep blue is a dark, rich shade of blue that often evokes the depths of the ocean or the night sky. It is usually deeper and more intense than traditional blues and exudes a sense of depth and elegance.
What is the colour of deep blue?
The colour of deep blue depends on several factors:
1. **Pigments and dyes**: The quality and composition of the pigments or dyes used will affect the hue and intensity of the deep blue colour.
2. **Light conditions**: The type and intensity of illumination (e.g. natural sunlight or artificial light sources) can affect colour perception.
3. **Surface material and texture**: Different materials and textures reflect light differently, so the appearance of colour may vary on a painted wall, fabric or glass surface, for example.
4. **Environmental factors**: The presence of other colours and objects in the environment can affect the perception of deep blue, for example through contrast or the effect of ambient colours.
5. **Chemical composition**: The shade of blue colour may vary due to chemical reactions of the compounds and materials used.
How is deep blue colour mixing possible?
To achieve a deep blue colour, start with a base blue and gradually add black to achieve the desired depth and shade. If you want a richer, more saturated colour, you may want to add a little purple or Green to add dye. Always start with small amounts and mix the dyes thoroughly to avoid overly dark or distorted colours.
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