Midnight Blue

#1A4876

Crayola color

Midnight Blue (#1A4876) in the Crayola system is a medium-dark, slightly brighter navy than CSS midnight blue, retaining the deep nocturnal quality while being more clearly identifiable as a rich navy. It has the character of a deep ocean at dusk, traditional naval uniforms, and serious institutional identities. It is the classic Crayola navy blue used in children's illustration and art.

Color Values

HEX

#1A4876

RGB

26, 72, 118

HSL

210.0, 63.9%, 28.2%

HSV

210.0, 78.0%, 46.3%

CMYK

78.0%, 39.0%, 0.0%, 53.7%

OKLCH

0.3949 0.0926 251.4

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #1A4876;
color: #1A4876;
border-color: #1A4876;
Nearest Tailwind: Sky 900 #0C4A6E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

9.41:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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