Imperial Blue

HEX: #002395 | Modern Palette

On White
12.54:1
PASS
On Black
1.67:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#002395
RGB
0, 35, 149
HSL
225°, 100% ,58%
CMYK
100, 76.51, 0, 41.57

About Imperial Blue

Imperial Blue (#002395) is a color with RGB(0, 35, 149) and HSL(225.91°, 100%, 58.43%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #957200, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #950023 and #239500. The name comes from Imperial Blue (English).

  • HEX: #002395
  • RGB: 0, 35, 149
  • HSL: 225.91°, 100%, 58.43%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #957200
  • Triadic colors: #950023, #239500
  • The name comes from Imperial Blue (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #002395 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #1C1C95
Protanopia #212195
Tritanopia #004141
Achromatopsia #343434

Frequently Asked Questions

Imperial Blue (#002395) is a color with RGB(0, 35, 149) and HSL(225.91°, 100%, 58.43%).

#002395 pairs strongly with #957200 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#002395 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#002395 is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Imperial Blue is linked to Imperial Blue from English, meaning A deep, rich shade of blue often associated with royalty, authority, and historical empires..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Imperial Blue
Meaning A deep, rich shade of blue often associated with royalty, authority, and historical empires.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century (as a named color)

History

The color blue itself has a long and varied history, from ancient Egyptian lapis lazuli to medieval ultramarine. Deep blues have frequently been associated with power, divinity, and wealth due to the rarity and cost of pigments. The term 'imperial' specifically links this shade to empires and monarchies, evoking images of royal robes, flags, and official regalia. The hex code #002395 represents a very dark, saturated blue, fitting this historical association.

First Recorded Use

The specific naming 'Imperial Blue' likely emerged as color standardization and naming became more common, drawing on existing associations of deep blues with imperial power. While deep blues have been used for centuries, the precise 'Imperial Blue' as a distinct named shade is a more modern development.

Cultural Associations

Imperial Blue, or similar deep blues, often signifies dignity, stability, and tradition. It can be seen in national flags (e.g., parts of the Union Jack, the flag of Russia), military uniforms, and corporate branding aiming to convey reliability and authority. In some contexts, it might also evoke a sense of formality or conservatism. Its depth can also be associated with the night sky or deep oceans, adding a sense of vastness or mystery.

Similar Named Colors
Indigo Dye #091F92 ΔE 1.16
Resolution Blue #002387 ΔE 2.12
Blue (Pantone) #0018A8 ΔE 3.68
International Klein Blue #002FA7 ΔE 3.85

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #002395;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #002395;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #002395;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #002395,
        #FFCD2B
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #002395,
        #FFCD2B
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$imperial-blue: #002395;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$imperial-blue-r: 0;
$imperial-blue-g: 35;
$imperial-blue-b: 149;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $imperial-blue;
    color: rgba($imperial-blue-r, $imperial-blue-g, $imperial-blue-b, 0.8);
}