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Duke Blue Color Code: HEX Code & RGB Code Values ​

Looking for specific Duke blue color code? Get exact Duke blue hex code #00539B and Duke blue RGB code rgb(0,83,155). Complete color information for design and development projects featuring this rich, authoritative color.

Visual example of Duke blue color with its rich, authoritative appearance
HEX#00539B
RGBrgb(0,83,155)

Shades of Duke Blue ​

Create custom shades of duke blue with our color generator. Adjust hues, tints, and tones to find the perfect shade of duke blue for your project.

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Shades (Adding Black)

  • 00539B
    rgb(0, 83, 155)
  • 10457F
    rgb(16, 69, 127)
  • 163865
    rgb(22, 56, 101)
  • 162B4B
    rgb(22, 43, 75)
  • 141F33
    rgb(20, 31, 51)
  • 0F131D
    rgb(15, 19, 29)
  • 000000
    rgb(0, 0, 0)

Tints (Adding White)

  • 00539B
    rgb(0, 83, 155)
  • 486DAC
    rgb(72, 109, 172)
  • 7088BC
    rgb(112, 136, 188)
  • 95A4CD
    rgb(149, 164, 205)
  • B8C2DE
    rgb(184, 194, 222)
  • DCE0EE
    rgb(220, 224, 238)
  • FFFFFF
    rgb(255, 255, 255)

Tones (Adding Gray)

  • 00539B
    rgb(0, 83, 155)
  • 205392
    rgb(32, 83, 146)
  • 325387
    rgb(50, 83, 135)
  • 3E527B
    rgb(62, 82, 123)
  • 47526E
    rgb(71, 82, 110)
  • 4E5261
    rgb(78, 82, 97)
  • 808080
    rgb(128, 128, 128)

Duke Blue Palette ​

Explore curated and automatically generated color palettes featuring duke blue. See how it harmonizes with other colors for UI themes, graphics, and branding materials.

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Sequential

Single hue gradient for data visualization

7 colors
Lightest
#5CB9FF
Light
#4396DD
Medium Light
#2974BB
Medium
#00539B
Medium Dark
#123B6A
Dark
#12243D
Darkest
#050D15

Diverging

Dual hue gradient with a neutral midpoint

9 colors
Base End
#00539B
Left Dark
#5B78B2
Left Medium
#90A0C8
Left Light
#C3C9DF
Neutral
#F5F5F5
Right Light
#E6C8B6
Right Medium
#D19C7A
Right Dark
#B87141
Complementary End
#9B4800

Monochromatic

Same hue, different brightness/saturation

5 colors
Lightest
#FFFFFF
Light
#95A4CD
Medium
#00539B
Dark
#002C6D
Darkest
#000000

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

5 colors
Left Adjacent 2
#009B48
Left Adjacent 1
#009B95
Main
#00539B
Right Adjacent 1
#00059B
Right Adjacent 2
#48009B

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

2 colors
Main
#00539B
Complementary
#9B4800

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the color wheel (120° apart)

3 colors
Main
#00539B
Secondary
#9B0053
Tertiary
#539B00

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

4 colors
Main
#00539B
Right 90°
#95009B
Complementary
#9B4800
Left 90°
#059B00

Tetradic

Two pairs of complementary colors

4 colors
Main
#00539B
Secondary
#48009B
Complementary
#9B4800
Complementary Secondary
#539B00

Split Complementary

Complementary colors ±30°

3 colors
Main
#00539B
Split Left
#9B0005
Split Right
#9B9500

Cyclic

Circular gradient for periodic data

8 colors
0°
#00539B
45°
#21009B
90°
#95009B
135°
#9B002C
180°
#9B4800
225°
#7A9B00
270°
#059B00
315°
#009B6F

Pastel

Soft, desaturated colors for modern UI

6 colors
Light Pastel
#9CB4C9
Pastel 1
#A9BED1
Pastel 2
#B6C8D8
Pastel 3
#C3D2DF
Pastel 4
#D1DCE6
Deep Pastel
#DEE6ED

Common Blue Color Codes (HEX & RGB) ​

Blue →
HEX:#0000FF
RGB:rgb(0, 0, 255)
Navy Blue →
HEX:#000080
RGB:rgb(0, 0, 128)
Dark Blue →
HEX:#00008B
RGB:rgb(0, 0, 139)
Light Blue →
HEX:#ADD8E6
RGB:rgb(173, 216, 230)
Royal Blue →
HEX:#4169E1
RGB:rgb(65, 105, 225)
Sky Blue →
HEX:#87CEEB
RGB:rgb(135, 206, 235)
Baby Blue →
HEX:#89CFF0
RGB:rgb(137, 207, 240)
Electric Blue →
HEX:#7DF9FF
RGB:rgb(125, 249, 255)
Indigo →
HEX:#4B0082
RGB:rgb(75, 0, 130)
Turquoise →
HEX:#40E0D0
RGB:rgb(64, 224, 208)
Cyan →
HEX:#00FFFF
RGB:rgb(0, 255, 255)

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Duke Blue Color Code Converter ​

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All Formats:

  • HEX:
    #00539B
  • RGB:
    rgb(0, 83, 155)
  • CMYK:
    cmyk(100%, 46%, 0%, 39%)
  • HSV:
    hsv(208°, 100%, 61%)
  • HSL:
    hsl(208°, 100%, 30%)

What is Duke Blue? ​

Duke blue is the official color of Duke University. It's a rich, authoritative blue that represents academic excellence and school pride.

The hex code for Duke blue is #00539B, with RGB values of rgb(0, 83, 155). It's a distinguished, academic color.

Design Applications ​

Duke blue works well in educational branding, university merchandise, and academic materials. It pairs beautifully with white, gold, and gray. Use it for college apparel, university websites, or alumni materials.

FAQ ​

What is the Duke blue hex code? ​

The Duke blue hex code is #00539B.

What colors go with Duke blue? ​

Duke blue pairs well with white, gold, gray, and black.

Is this the official Duke University color? ​

Yes, #00539B is the official blue used by Duke University.