Navy is a dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #000080, which equals rgb(0, 0, 128) in RGB and hsl(240, 100%, 25%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M100 Y0 K50, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#000080 - RGB
0, 0, 128 - HSL
240°, 100%, 25% - CMYK
100, 100, 0, 50 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Navy
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 16.01:1. Its complementary color is #808000.
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Navy color codes
| HEX | #000080 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 0, 128) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 100%, 25%) |
| HSV | 240°, 100%, 50% |
| CMYK | 100%, 100%, 0%, 50% |
| Decimal | 128 |
Shades and tints of Navy
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5D5EA - 100
#AAAAD5 - 200
#8080C0 - 300
#5555AA - 400
#2B2B95 - 500
#000080 - 600
#00006B - 700
#000055 - 800
#000040 - 900
#00002B - 950
#000015
Color harmonies for Navy
- Complementary
#808000≈ Dark Yellow - Analogous −30°
#004080≈ Dark Cerulean - Analogous +30°
#400080≈ Dark Violet Tone - Triadic +120°
#800000≈ Dark Red Tone - Triadic +240°
#008000≈ Dark Green Tone - Split 150°
#804000≈ Dark Orange Tone - Split 210°
#408000≈ Dark Apple
Contrast and accessibility of Navy
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Navy | Aa | 16.01:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Navy | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Navy
background-color: #000080;color: #000080;background-color: rgb(0, 0, 128);background-color: hsl(240, 100%, 25%);:root { --color-navy: #000080; }class="bg-[#000080]"Colors similar to Navy
- Dark Blue Tone
#000085 - Dark Blue
#00008B - Dark Ultramarine
#0D0085 - Dark Royal
#000D85 - Dark Bright Blue
#0D0D77 - Dark Indigo
#1B0085 - Dark Bright Ultramarine
#180D77 - Dark Bright Royal
#0D1877 - Dark Cobalt
#001B85 - Dark Bright Indigo
#220D77 - Dark Iris
#280085 - Very Dark Blue
#00005C
More blue shades
- Cyan
#00FFFF - Sky Blue
#87CEEB - Deep Sky Blue
#00BFFF - Dodger Blue
#1E90FF - Royal Blue
#4169E1 - Blue
#0000FF - Midnight Blue
#191970 - Cadet Blue
#5F9EA0 - Cornflower Blue
#6495ED - Dark Blue
#00008B - Dark Cyan
#008B8B
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Navy?
The HEX code for Navy is #000080.
What is the RGB value of Navy?
Navy has an RGB value of 0, 0, 128 (rgb(0, 0, 128)). In HSL it is 240°, 100%, 25%.
What text color should I use on Navy?
Use white text on Navy. White text has a contrast ratio of 16.01:1 and black text has 1.31:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Navy?
The complementary color of Navy is #808000. Analogous colors #004080 and #400080 also pair well.