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Midnight Blue
What color is Midnight Blue?
Midnight blue is a very dark shade of blue that is almost black.
It is named after the color of the night sky around the full moon.
The hexadecimal color code for midnight blue is #191970, which means it has 9.8% red, 9.8% green, and 43.92% blue in the RGB color model.
In the CMYK color model, it has 78% cyan, 78% magenta, 0% yellow, and 56% black.
It has a hue angle of 240 degrees, a saturation of 63.5%, and a lightness of 26.9% in the HSL color space.
Midnight blue was first used as a color name in 1915.
It was popularized by the Duke of Windsor, Edward VIII, who wore midnight blue suits and tuxedos in the 1920s.
He believed that midnight blue looked better than black in photographs, as it showed more details of the fabric and the tailoring.
Midnight blue is still a common color for formal wear, especially for men.
It is also a color that has been used in art for centuries, especially to depict the night sky.
One of the most famous examples is Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night, painted in 1889.
The painting shows a swirling sky of midnight blue, with bright stars and a crescent moon.
Another example is Cafe Terrace at Night, also painted by Van Gogh in 1888.
The painting shows a lively scene of a cafe in Arles, France, under a dark blue sky with stars.
Midnight blue is a color that evokes a sense of mystery, elegance, and depth.
It is often associated with the night, the moon, the stars, and the cosmos.
This color can also represent sophistication, power, and authority.
Some people may find midnight blue too dark or gloomy, while others may find it calming and soothing.
Midnight blue can be used to create contrast with lighter colors, or to create a harmonious color scheme with other shades of blue or purple.
Example of the palette with the Midnight Blue color
![Palette with colors: Midnight Blue, Earth yellow and Twilight lavender Picture with primary colors of Midnight Blue, Earth yellow, Twilight lavender, Wheat and Lapis lazuli](/images/midnight-blue/painting-of-a-sunset-over-the-ocean.webp)
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What are the examples of Midnight Blue color in life?
It is darker than navy blue and is often mistaken for black.
Some examples of midnight blue color in life are:
The midnight blue tuxedo worn by celebrities and royals for formal occasions.
A rare and exotic flower, the midnight blue rose symbolizes mystery and intrigue.
A species of butterfly with iridescent blue wings that reflect light — midnight blue butterfly.
The midnight blue pearl, a type of pearl with a deep blue hue that is highly valued for its beauty and rarity.
A popular choice for cars, furniture and walls midnight blue paint adds elegance and sophistication to any space.
Example of the palette with the Midnight Blue color
![Palette with colors: Titanium yellow, Midnight Blue and Sinopia Picture with primary colors of Titanium yellow, Midnight Blue, Sinopia, Sapphire and Olive Drab](/images/midnight-blue/painting-of-a-field.webp)
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