Resolution Blue

HEX: #002387 | Modern Palette

On White
13.21:1
PASS
On Black
1.59:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#002387
RGB
0, 35, 135
HSL
224°, 100% ,52%
CMYK
100, 74.07, 0, 47.06

About Resolution Blue

Resolution Blue (#002387) is a color with RGB(0, 35, 135) and HSL(224.44°, 100%, 52.94%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #876400, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #870023 and #238700. The name comes from Resolution Blue (English).

  • HEX: #002387
  • RGB: 0, 35, 135
  • HSL: 224.44°, 100%, 52.94%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #876400
  • Triadic colors: #870023, #238700
  • The name comes from Resolution Blue (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Resolution Blue #002387 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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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

Resolution Blue #002387 pairs with #876400 as its complementary color, and #870023 and #238700 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

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

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Analogous

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

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Triadic

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

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Split-Complementary

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

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Tetradic (Square)

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

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Monochromatic

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

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Resolution Blue #002387 moves from dark #00071A tones through the base color to lighter #E6ECFF tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #1C1C87
Protanopia #212187
Tritanopia #003C3C
Achromatopsia #303030

Frequently Asked Questions

Resolution Blue (#002387) is a color with RGB(0, 35, 135) and HSL(224.44°, 100%, 52.94%).

#002387 pairs strongly with #876400 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#002387 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Cool styles.

#002387 is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Resolution Blue is linked to Resolution Blue from English, meaning A specific shade of blue, often associated with digital displays or official contexts..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Resolution Blue
Meaning A specific shade of blue, often associated with digital displays or official contexts.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century

History

The color #002387 is a deep, rich blue. The 'Resolution' part of its name suggests a connection to high-definition displays, digital clarity, or perhaps a formal, decisive quality. Many named colors in digital palettes are assigned evocative names to make them more memorable and to suggest their potential use cases. This particular shade is quite dark, leaning towards navy but with a distinct vibrancy that prevents it from being a dull dark blue.

First Recorded Use

The specific name 'Resolution Blue' for the hex code #002387 likely emerged with the standardization of web colors and digital color palettes. While the color itself existed, its naming as 'Resolution Blue' is a modern convention.

Cultural Associations

Deep blues like Resolution Blue are often associated with professionalism, authority, stability, and trust. They are commonly used in corporate branding, government logos, and educational institutions. In digital design, such a color can provide a strong background or a prominent accent. It evokes a sense of seriousness and reliability.

Similar Named Colors
Imperial Blue #002395 ΔE 2.12
Indigo Dye #091F92 ΔE 2.35
Saint Patrick Blue #23297A ΔE 3.49
Catalina Blue #062A78 ΔE 3.83

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #002387;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #002387;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #002387;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #002387,
        #FFC10F
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #002387,
        #FFC10F
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$resolution-blue: #002387;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$resolution-blue-r: 0;
$resolution-blue-g: 35;
$resolution-blue-b: 135;

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