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Midnight Blue #191970
midnight blue color with #191970 hex code

Meaning of the color Midnight Blue 

Midnight Blue is a deep and captivating shade that embodies sophistication and mystery. With its dark, rich tone, this color evokes a sense of calm and introspection, making it a favorite for designs that aim to convey stability and timeless elegance.
This versatile hue pairs beautifully with a variety of colors. For a striking contrast, pair Midnight Blue with vibrant golds or crisp whites. To create a harmonious and serene palette, combine it with muted tones like soft grays, dusty pinks, or cool silvers. Midnight Blue’s versatility ensures it enhances any design with its refined charm.


Psychological characteristics of Midnight Blue color

Midnight Blue is a color that radiates depth and elegance, offering qualities that inspire and ground:

  • Tranquility and stability: Its deep tone brings a sense of calm and reassurance.
  • Elegance and sophistication: Midnight Blue is timeless and classic, perfect for conveying refinement.
  • Mystery and introspection: The dark hue encourages reflection and thoughtfulness.
  • Professionalism and trust: It’s a popular choice for corporate and branding designs that seek to inspire confidence.

Symbolic meanings of color Midnight Blue

Calmness and stability
Elegance and professionalism
Mystery and depth
Reflection and trust

Technical information about Midnight Blue/#191970

The Midnight Blue hex code, #191970, captures its rich blend of blue tones with subtle undertones of black. In the RGB color model, Midnight Blue is composed of 9.8% red, 9.8% green, and 43.9% blue. In the CMYK model, it is represented as 77.7% cyan, 77.7% magenta, 0% yellow, and 56.1% black.
Midnight Blue’s timeless and versatile nature makes it a popular choice across various creative domains, including fashion, interior design, branding, and digital media. Its depth and elegance lend a sense of luxury and sophistication to any project.

Midnight Blue color conversion table

The hexadecimal color #191970 has RGB values of R: 25 , G: 25, B: 112 and CMYK values of C: 78, M: 78, Y: 0, K:56.
Color codeValueCSS
HEX#191970#191970
RGB DECIMAL25, 25, 112rgb(25, 25, 112)
RGB PERCENTAGE10%, 10%, 44%10, 10, 44
CMYK78, 78, 0, 56
HSL240.0°, 63.5, 26.9hsl(240.0°, 63.5%, 26.9%)
HSV (OR HSB)240.0°, 77.7, 43.9
WEB SAFE#191970#191970
CIE-LAB15.860, 31.720, -49.578
XYZ3.673, 2.072, 15.536
XYY0.173, 0.097, 2.072
CIE-LCH15.860, 58.857, 302.611
CIE-LUV15.860, -3.555, -49.306
HUNTER-LAB14.394, 20.363, -53.918
BINAR00011001 00011001 01110000

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