Atlantic Navy color code: #014F86
An open-water blue with high chroma and moderate depth.
Atlantic Navy · rgb(1, 79, 134)
Every format for Atlantic Navy
- HEX
- #014F86
- RGB
- rgb(1, 79, 134)
- HSL
- hsl(205, 99%, 26%)
- HSV
- 205°, 99%, 53%
- CMYK
- 99%, 41%, 0%, 47%
- Lightness
- 26% · dark
Hue sits at 205°, which makes Atlantic Navy a slightly cool blue navy, with 99% saturation. In the Teal Navy family it reads as a dark option.
Text contrast on Atlantic Navy
Contrast ratios are calculated using the WCAG 2.1 relative luminance formula. Normal body text needs 4.5:1 and large text needs 3:1 to pass AA.
White text on Atlantic Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
8.52:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Atlantic Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
2.46:1 — below AA, decorative use onlyAtlantic Navy text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
8.52:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Atlantic Navy with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 8.52:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Atlantic Navy alone to communicate state. Add an icon, label or underline so the meaning survives for colour-blind users and in greyscale printing.
- When placing text over a photograph tinted with Atlantic Navy, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Atlantic Navy in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--atlantic-navy: #014F86;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--atlantic-navy);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #014F86;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #014F86; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Atlantic Navy #014F86
</div>Common uses
- Page and section backgrounds in dark interfaces, where it holds white text cleanly.
- Teal Navy palettes for brand systems that need a dependable cool anchor.
- Print work where a deep blue is preferred to black, using the CMYK build 99%, 41%, 0%, 47%.
- Data visualisation, as one step in a lightness-based navy scale.
Design recommendations
- Build lighter and darker variants by changing only the lightness in
hsl(205, 99%, 26%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Atlantic Navy at least one warm counterweight. A cool palette with no warm accent tends to read as cold rather than calm.
- Saturation is high here, so use it in measured amounts. Large flat areas of a saturated navy can feel heavy on screen.
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FAQs about Atlantic Navy
What is the Atlantic Navy color code?
The Atlantic Navy color code is #014F86 in HEX, rgb(1, 79, 134) in RGB and hsl(205, 99%, 26%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Atlantic Navy?
Atlantic Navy is rgb(1, 79, 134), meaning 1 units of red, 79 of green and 134 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Atlantic Navy?
In CMYK, Atlantic Navy converts to approximately 99%, 41%, 0%, 47%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Atlantic Navy?
White text on Atlantic Navy gives a contrast ratio of 8.52:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Atlantic Navy?
Black text on Atlantic Navy gives a contrast ratio of 2.46:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Atlantic Navy?
Its direct complement is #DF5E01, and the warm accent #E0A329 works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Atlantic Navy a light or dark navy?
At 26% lightness, Atlantic Navy is classed as a dark navy in this collection.