What color is Midnight Blue?
Midnight blue is a very dark navy blue with a strong purple undertone, hex #272757, close to the color of a clear night sky just after dusk. It is deep enough to read nearly black in low light but holds visible blue and violet in brighter conditions.
What is the meaning of the color Midnight Blue?
The name midnight blue was first recorded in English in 1915, reflecting its association with the deep blue-black of the night sky. Its use grew through the mid-20th century as a preferred alternative to black in formal dress, adopted in the United States for dinner jackets and tuxedos by the 1930s, partly because midnight blue photographs darker than black under stage and flash lighting. The color gained further institutional standing when the U.S. Air Force adopted a shade of midnight blue as part of its official dress uniform, introduced in 1949, anchoring the color to themes of authority and formality.
What colors go with Midnight Blue?
Colors that pair well with Midnight blue include:
Gold: warm, luminous contrast
Soft white: clean, open balance
Burgundy: rich, deep tone
Silver: cool, polished accent
Dusty rose: soft, warm lift
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #272757 |
color: #272757;
|
| RGB | 39, 39, 87 |
color: rgb(39, 39, 87);
|
| RGB Percentage | 15%, 15%, 34% |
color: rgb(15%, 15%, 34%);
|
| CMYK | 55%, 55%, 0%, 66% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 240°, 38%, 25% |
color: hsl(240, 38%, 25%);
|
| HSV | 240°, 55%, 34% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 20, 0, -16 |
color: lab(20% 0 -16);
|
| Decimal | 2565975 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.midnight-blue {
color: #272757;
}
$midnight-blue: #272757;
rgb(39, 39, 87)