A study in blue
Navy
#000080
- Family
- Blue
- L
- 0.271
- C
- 0.188
- H
- 264°
Notes
Navy is one of the oldest color words in English, named after the dark blue uniforms of military fleets. The CSS hex is identical to Dark Blue almost by accident, both inheriting from the same X11 source. It carries authoritative, professional, and heritage associations across cultures. Common as a primary identity colour for financial, legal, or editorial products. Pair with cream and warm gold for traditional palettes, or with bright coral for unexpected energy. Navy passes AAA at every standard size and remains one of the most legible saturated colors in the CSS spec.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Navy?
Navy is one of the oldest color words in English, named after the dark blue uniforms of military fleets. The CSS hex is identical to Dark Blue almost by accident, both inheriting from the same X11 source. Its hex code is #000080.
What are the tints and shades of Navy?
uishades builds an 11-step OKLCH ramp for Navy (#000080) - its lightest tints through its darkest shades - plus an 11-stop Tailwind scale (50–950), both keyed to the same 50–950 stops. Lightness steps stay evenly spaced and the hue stays stable, so the mid-tones don't go muddy.
What colors pair well with Navy?
Its complementary color is #372200. Triadic partners are #550001 and #003300; analogous neighbours are #320070 and #002B48.
What are the OKLCH and RGB values of Navy?
Navy is #000080 - OKLCH 0.271 0.188 264°, rgb(0 0 128), in the blue family.