Oxford Blue
A deep and authoritative ink-like blue
Oxford Blue is a desaturated, ink-like tone that reads nearly black. Because it is so deep, it provides a stable foundation for corporate branding or moody dark mode interfaces. White text pops against this color with a 16.0:1 contrast ratio. Rely on the hex code #002147 as a background base rather than an accent to maintain its grounded authority.
Questions about Oxford Blue
What is the hex code for Oxford Blue?
Oxford Blue is #002147. In RGB that is rgb(0, 33, 71), in HSL hsl(212, 100%, 14%) and in CMYK 100%, 54%, 0%, 72%.
How should I use #002147 in digital interface design?
Oxford Blue functions best as a dominant background base rather than an accent. Its extreme depth allows for a high 16.0:1 contrast ratio with white text, making it a sophisticated, readable alternative to pure black for dark mode interfaces.
Which colors pair effectively with #002147?
Is Oxford Blue readable on white or black?
Oxford Blue has a 16.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.30:1 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.