#001835 Hex Color
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This extremely dark, cool-toned blue feels authoritative and grounded. Because of its intense saturation, #001835 works best as a primary background for high-contrast dark mode interfaces. White text pops easily against this shade, offering excellent readability. Avoid using it as a subtle accent, as it can appear nearly black in small applications or crowded layouts. The hex code for this moody navy is #001835.
Questions about #001835
What is #001835 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #001835 is rgb(0, 24, 53), in HSL hsl(213, 100%, 10%) and in CMYK 100%, 55%, 0%, 79%.
Why does #001835 feel so much darker than standard navy?
This shade sits at the extreme edge of the blue spectrum, bordering on black, which gives it a more severe, professional gravity. Because it lacks significant brightness, it absorbs light rather than reflecting it, making it ideal for modern dark mode aesthetics.
Is #001835 readable on white or black?
#001835 has a 17.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 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.