COLOR
#283C6D
≈ Napoleonic Blue
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On white
Aa
10.73:1
Passes AAA
On black
Aa
1.63:1
Fails AA
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Aa#FFFFFF(10.73:1)
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Normal vision#283C6D
Protanopia#26416F
Deuteranopia#1C3B6C
Tritanopia#00474F
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Colors that go with Napoleonic Blue
Napoleonic Blue sits in the blue family. Pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour nameNapoleonic Blue#2C4170ΔE 1.6CSS nameDarkslateblue#483D8BΔE 8.4Web-safe#003366#003366ΔE 4.7
Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Napoleonic Blue — meaning & where to use it
Napoleonic Blue is a deep, shadowy blue — it reads as trustworthy, stable and professional. It's a natural fit for corporate, tech and financial brands, and dependable UI chrome. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold.
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