Dark Galaxy
An intense and professional saturated blue
Dark Galaxy is a saturated, intense blue with a heavy, professional presence. It works best as a primary branding color or a solid background for white type, which pops clearly against its deep tone. While it offers excellent contrast, use it sparingly as a large background to avoid overwhelming a layout. The hex code for this shade is #0018a8.
About Dark Galaxy
Night sky with no stars in sight
What does dark galaxy mean?
Deep blue often suggests depth, authority, and nightfall, so people commonly use it for formal, serious, or mysterious designs. It feels dim and enclosed, like light draining out of a room while the color itself stays fully saturated.
Where you see dark galaxy
- deep ocean water at dusk
- uniform jackets
- ink in a fountain pen
- night sky before moonrise
- denim washed many times
What it works for
Dark backgrounds, evening or space themed layouts, and accent text that needs to read as deep blue rather than black.
What colors go with dark galaxy?
Amber #ffbf00Warm amber burns bright against this cold blue and keeps both colors strong.Cream #fffdd0Cream softens the heavy darkness and gives text a comfortable place to sit.Coral #ff7f50Coral sits far across the color wheel, so the pairing feels bold instead of flat.Mint #98ff98A small mint accent cools the palette further while lifting it out of the dark.Copper #b87333Copper adds muted warmth without fighting the navy for attention.
Questions about Dark Galaxy
What is the hex code for Dark Galaxy?
Dark Galaxy is #0018a8. In RGB that is rgb(0, 24, 168), in HSL hsl(231, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 100%, 86%, 0%, 34%.
How should I use #0018a8 in web design?
Use #0018a8 as a bold primary accent or header color rather than a full-page background to prevent it from overwhelming the layout. It creates the most professional look when used as a solid backdrop for white text or sharp icons.
Is Dark Galaxy readable on white or black?
Dark Galaxy has a 12.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.69:1 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.