#0011CC Hex Color
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Vesper is a bold, high-saturation blue with a strong, electric intensity. Because of its commanding presence, the hex code #0011cc works best as a primary accent rather than a background color, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair this shade with soft grays or creams to ground its energy. It provides exceptional contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or UI elements.
About Vesper
Blue light swallowed by deep water
What does vesper mean?
Dark blues often stand for authority, trust, and formality, and this shade commonly shows up in uniforms, banking, and official settings. Mostly shadow with a strong charge of pure blue, it feels concentrated, serious, and cold, like color pressed down into the dark.
Where you see vesper
- deep ocean water
- blue ink
- evening sky just after sunset
- denim
- blue stage lighting
- a navy mailbox
What it works for
It works as a bold dark background, a primary brand color, or a deep accent against light neutrals.
What colors go with vesper?
Chartreuse #c1f80aThe electric yellow-green nearly glows next to a blue this deep and saturated.Mustard #ffdb58Warm gold pulls against the cold blue and keeps both from feeling flat.Blush #de5d83A soft pale pink lightens the heavy blue and softens its severity.Warm Sand #c5ae91Pale beige gives the dark blue breathing room without muting its strength.
Questions about Vesper
What is the hex code for Vesper?
Vesper is #0011cc. In RGB that is rgb(0, 17, 204), in HSL hsl(235, 100%, 40%) and in CMYK 100%, 92%, 0%, 20%.
How should I use Vesper #0011cc in UI design?
Vesper #0011cc functions best as an action-oriented accent rather than a background color due to its overwhelming intensity. Use it for call-to-action buttons or status indicators against soft cream or light gray backgrounds to ensure maximum readability.
Is Vesper readable on white or black?
Vesper has a 10.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.95:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.