Colors that go with dark blue
Dark blue (#00008B) is a very dark, vivid blue. Colors that go well with dark blue include Captain Kirk (#8B8B00), Otterly Brown (#8B4600), Pacific Depths (#00468B), Indigo Static (#46008B), Kiss of a Vampire (#8B0000). For a safe, polished look, pair dark blue with a soft off-white like #F0F5FF and a deep neutral like #111A2D; for contrast, add a touch of its complement #8B8B00.
Best colors to pair with dark blue
- ComplementaryCaptain Kirk #8B8B00
Opposite dark blue on the color wheel, so it creates the strongest, most energetic contrast. Use it sparingly as an accent.
- Split complementaryOtterly Brown #8B4600
Sits next to dark blue's complement: lively contrast with less tension than the direct opposite.
- AnalogousPacific Depths #00468B
A neighbouring hue that blends naturally with dark blue for calm, cohesive designs.
- AnalogousIndigo Static #46008B
The neighbour on the other side of dark blue — pair both for a soft, harmonious scheme.
- TriadicKiss of a Vampire #8B0000
One third of the way around the wheel from dark blue: vibrant but balanced.
- Light neutralCotton Ball #F0F5FF
An off-white with a hint of dark blue — an easy background that never feels stark.
- Dark neutralDark Knight #111A2D
A deep, dark blue-tinted near-black for text and dark sections; softer than pure black.
- GrayIronside #7C8087
A warm-or-cool gray matched to dark blue for borders, captions and secondary UI.
Dark blue color palettes
Each palette keeps #00008B in the middle; open one in the generator to tweak it.
- 008BCE000A3500008B7ED2FB7723C1Analogous Dark blue palette
- FCE0956DA1FF00008B3751BB392B00Complementary Dark blue palette
- 133E75716C0000008BFF7727E6ECFFSplit complementary Dark blue palette
- 46161617760000008B799FFFE2EBFFTriadic Dark blue palette
- E0EBFF6DA3FF00008B516BC51D3C6AMonochromatic Dark blue palette
- EEEA493F85FF00008B843300091C45Balanced Dark blue palette
From our palette library
Text and backgrounds with dark blue
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FAQ
What colors go with dark blue?
Captain Kirk (#8B8B00), Otterly Brown (#8B4600), Pacific Depths (#00468B), Indigo Static (#46008B), Kiss of a Vampire (#8B0000) go well with dark blue. Neutrals such as #F0F5FF and #111A2D are the easiest companions, and #8B8B00 adds bold contrast as its complementary color.
What is the complementary color of dark blue?
The complementary color of dark blue (#00008B) is #8B8B00 (Captain Kirk), which sits opposite it on the color wheel.
What neutral colors go with dark blue?
Off-whites, creams and grays with a slight dark blue tint, such as #F0F5FF and #7C8087, plus a deep near-black like #111A2D. Tinted neutrals look more cohesive than pure white, gray or black.
What text color should I use on dark blue?
White text on #00008B has a contrast ratio of 15.30:1 (super). For dark blue text, use a background like #FFFFFF (15.30:1, super).
Is dark blue a warm or cool color?
Dark blue is a cool color in the blue family.