Black Navy color code: #01162E
One of the deepest usable navies, useful when a design needs black weight but blue temperature.
Black Navy · rgb(1, 22, 46)
Every format for Black Navy
- HEX
- #01162E
- RGB
- rgb(1, 22, 46)
- HSL
- hsl(212, 96%, 9%)
- HSV
- 212°, 98%, 18%
- CMYK
- 98%, 52%, 0%, 82%
- Lightness
- 9% · dark
Hue sits at 212°, which makes Black Navy a slightly cool blue navy, with 96% saturation. In the Midnight Navy family it reads as a dark option.
Text contrast on Black 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 Black Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
18.17:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Black Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
1.16:1 — below AA, decorative use onlyBlack Navy text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
18.17:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Black Navy with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 18.17:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Black 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 Black Navy, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Black Navy in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--black-navy: #01162E;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--black-navy);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #01162E;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #01162E; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Black Navy #01162E
</div>Common uses
- Page and section backgrounds in dark interfaces, where it holds white text cleanly.
- Midnight 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 98%, 52%, 0%, 82%.
- 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(212, 96%, 9%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Black 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.
Complementary and matching colors
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FAQs about Black Navy
What is the Black Navy color code?
The Black Navy color code is #01162E in HEX, rgb(1, 22, 46) in RGB and hsl(212, 96%, 9%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Black Navy?
Black Navy is rgb(1, 22, 46), meaning 1 units of red, 22 of green and 46 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Black Navy?
In CMYK, Black Navy converts to approximately 98%, 52%, 0%, 82%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Black Navy?
White text on Black Navy gives a contrast ratio of 18.17:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Black Navy?
Black text on Black Navy gives a contrast ratio of 1.16:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Black Navy?
Its direct complement is #AF5F04, and the warm accent #9C7F16 works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Black Navy a light or dark navy?
At 9% lightness, Black Navy is classed as a dark navy in this collection.