NCS S 3060-B Dark Blue

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #103880?

RGB(16, 56, 128), HSL(218.6, 77.8%, 28.2%), CMYK(87.5%, 56.2%, 0.0%, 49.8%).

Q: Does #103880 meet WCAG contrast on white?

11.06:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

#103880

NCS color

NCS S 3060-B (#103880) is a dark, saturated NCS blue — deep and rich at high chromaticness and significant depth. This dark cobalt-navy blue conveys deep authority, formal gravitas, and heritage. It appears in naval and police uniform specifications, academic institutional branding, and premium conservative product packaging.

Color Values

HEX

#103880

RGB

16, 56, 128

HSL

218.6, 77.8%, 28.2%

HSV

218.6, 87.5%, 50.2%

CMYK

87.5%, 56.2%, 0.0%, 49.8%

OKLCH

0.361 0.1298 261.1

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 3060-B Dark Blue

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.