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Navy
Navy
#0D3B66Click to copy
Navy Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(13, 59, 102)Copy
HSLhsl(209, 77%, 23%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(209, 87%, 40%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(87%, 42%, 0%, 60%)Copy
Navy Color Schemes
Complementary
#0D3B66
Click to copy#66380D
Click to copyAnalogous
#0D6664
Click to copy#0D0F66
Click to copySplit Complementary
#660D0F
Click to copy#66650D
Click to copyMonochromatic
#0D3B66
Click to copy#296FB0
Click to copy#64A2DB
Click to copy#01070C
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyNavy WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
11.45 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.83 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
10.50 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.10 : 1
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Navy Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Navy Color Introduction
Definition
Navy (HEX #0D3B66) has the RGB value rgb(13, 59, 102), the HSL value hsl(209°, 77%, 23%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(87%, 42%, 0%, 60%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Navy is #66380D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #0D6665 and #0D0E66 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#660D0E, #66650D) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Navy uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Navy has a contrast ratio of 11.45:1 against white and 1.83:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Blue is the color of sky and ocean, evoking vastness, trust and reason. Steady and imposing, it is almost irreplaceable in technology, finance and corporate identity design. Specifically, Navy has a lightness of 23% and a saturation of 77%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A low-saturation cool blue, understated and professional — a common suit color for dark-cool professionals.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Navy tends to leave a first impression of being cool and reliable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Blue suits fintech, corporate websites, government systems and any scene that needs professional trust. In real projects, Navy is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Blue”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Navy Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
