Codes & values
- Color Name
Navy - Color ID
KDF-C-00000128 - HEX
#000080 - RGB
rgb(0, 0, 128) - RGBA
rgba(0, 0, 128, 1) - HSL
hsl(240, 100%, 25%) - HSLA
hsla(240, 100%, 25%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(240, 100%, 50%) - CMYK
cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 50%) - Light / Dark
dark
Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Navy?
- #000080
- What is Navy RGB?
- rgb(0, 0, 128)
- What is Navy HSL?
- hsl(240, 100%, 25%)
- What is Navy CMYK?
- cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 50%)
What is Navy?
Navy is a curated blue family color at #000080. It appears in our library with tags for web, design, ui, logo and matches the CSS named color keyword. This shade classifies as dark — strong for text, dark-mode surfaces, or dramatic branding. Temperature lean: cool — calmer, often used for tech, healthcare, and finance trust..
Navy HEX code
The HEX code for Navy is #000080. Paste it into CSS as color: #000080; or background-color: #000080;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (000080).
Navy RGB
Navy in RGB is rgb(0, 0, 128) (channels R 0, G 0, B 128). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(0, 0, 128, 1).
Navy HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(240, 100%, 25%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(240, 100%, 50%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Navy CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Navy is cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 50%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Navy
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #00006B, #000055, #000040, #00002B, #000015. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Navy
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #2B2B95, #5555AA, #8080C0, #AAAAD5, #D5D5EA. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Navy
Complementary pairing: #000080, #808000. Analogous neighbors: #004080, #000080, #400080. Triadic accents: #000080, #800000, #008000. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Navy color combinations
A practical combo: primary #000080, complementary accent #808000, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #000080, #804000, #408000.
Navy in web design
Blue remains the default trust color for SaaS, finance, and health UI. Royal and navy blues anchor headers; sky blues soften backgrounds and links.
Navy in branding
Brand blues communicate reliability. Royal blue and navy remain corporate staples; electric blue reads more startup. Contrast vs white is 16.01:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text); vs black 1.31:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Navy?
- Navy: #000080.
- What is Navy RGB?
- Navy: rgb(0, 0, 128).
- What is Navy HSL?
- Navy: hsl(240, 100%, 25%).
- What is Navy CMYK?
- Navy: cmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 50%).
- What colors go with Navy?
- Try complementary #000080, #808000 or analogous #004080, #000080, #400080.
- Is Navy good for text on white?
- Yes — contrast 16.01:1 meets WCAG AA for normal text.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 16.01:1 (AA body text pass). Contrast vs black: 1.31:1. Complementary swatch: #000080, #808000.
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