Chrome Navy color code: #405D72
A reflective mid navy with a clean blue reading.
Chrome Navy · rgb(64, 93, 114)
Every format for Chrome Navy
- HEX
- #405D72
- RGB
- rgb(64, 93, 114)
- HSL
- hsl(205, 28%, 35%)
- HSV
- 205°, 44%, 45%
- CMYK
- 44%, 18%, 0%, 55%
- Lightness
- 35% · mid-tone
Hue sits at 205°, which makes Chrome Navy a slightly cool blue navy, with 28% saturation. In the Metallic Navy family it reads as a mid-tone option.
Text contrast on Chrome 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 Chrome Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
6.94:1 — AA for normal textBlack text on Chrome Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
3.03:1 — AA for large text onlyChrome Navy text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
6.94:1 — AA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Chrome Navy with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 6.94:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Chrome 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 Chrome Navy, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Chrome Navy in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--chrome-navy: #405D72;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--chrome-navy);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #405D72;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #405D72; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Chrome Navy #405D72
</div>Common uses
- Primary buttons, active navigation states and chart series.
- Metallic 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 44%, 18%, 0%, 55%.
- 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, 28%, 35%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Chrome Navy at least one warm counterweight. A cool palette with no warm accent tends to read as cold rather than calm.
- Saturation is moderate, which makes this shade forgiving across large areas and long reading sessions.
Complementary and matching colors
Each of these is derived from the hue, saturation and lightness of Chrome Navy. Click a swatch to copy it.
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FAQs about Chrome Navy
What is the Chrome Navy color code?
The Chrome Navy color code is #405D72 in HEX, rgb(64, 93, 114) in RGB and hsl(205, 28%, 35%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Chrome Navy?
Chrome Navy is rgb(64, 93, 114), meaning 64 units of red, 93 of green and 114 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Chrome Navy?
In CMYK, Chrome Navy converts to approximately 44%, 18%, 0%, 55%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Chrome Navy?
White text on Chrome Navy gives a contrast ratio of 6.94:1, which is AA for normal text.
Does black text work on Chrome Navy?
Black text on Chrome Navy gives a contrast ratio of 3.03:1, which is AA for large text only.
Which colors go with Chrome Navy?
Its direct complement is #A98266, and the warm accent #C7A560 works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Chrome Navy a light or dark navy?
At 35% lightness, Chrome Navy is classed as a mid-tone navy in this collection.