There Is Light
Commanding deep navy for authoritative designs
There Is Light is a deep, cool navy that commands attention through its serious and stable presence. This shade suggests professional authority and calm, making it a reliable choice for corporate designs and government branding. It brings a sense of security and tradition to nautical themes or dark, moody interfaces. The hex code for this color is #002288.
About There Is Light
Deep water past where sunlight reaches
What does there is light mean?
Dark blues like this often stand for trust, authority, depth, night, cold water, and formal settings. Its low lightness makes it feel heavy and enclosed, while the strong saturation keeps it from looking gray or washed out.
Where you see there is light
- fountain pen ink
- navy uniforms
- a clear night sky
- blueberries
- deep ocean water
- dark denim
What it works for
It works as a background color that needs depth without going black, and as a bold accent on light surfaces.
What colors go with there is light?
Antique Gold #b59e5fThe warm metallic glow reads sharply against this deep, cold base.Coral #ff7f50Coral sits nearly opposite on the color wheel, so the two spark hard.Cream #fffdd0A soft warm neutral gives the dark blue room to breathe.Chartreuse #c1f80aThe sharp yellow-green cuts through the darkness with electric energy.Powder Blue #b0e0e6The pale, airy tone lifts the heavy base without clashing.
Questions about There Is Light
What is the hex code for There Is Light?
There Is Light is #002288. In RGB that is rgb(0, 34, 136), in HSL hsl(225, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 100%, 75%, 0%, 47%.
How does this navy behave in interface design?
This shade functions as an exceptionally stable anchor for text-heavy layouts or dark mode backgrounds. Because of its dark, saturated nature, it provides high contrast against white or light gray typography, making it an excellent choice for primary navigation bars or footer elements.
Is There Is Light readable on white or black?
There Is Light has a 13.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.58:1 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.