Classic Navy color code: #0A1F44
The navy most people picture for suiting and corporate identity: deep, calm and free of any purple cast.
Classic Navy · rgb(10, 31, 68)
Every format for Classic Navy
- HEX
- #0A1F44
- RGB
- rgb(10, 31, 68)
- HSL
- hsl(218, 74%, 15%)
- HSV
- 218°, 85%, 27%
- CMYK
- 85%, 54%, 0%, 73%
- Lightness
- 15% · dark
Hue sits at 218°, which makes Classic Navy a slightly cool blue navy, with 74% saturation. In the Classic Navy family it reads as a dark option.
Text contrast on Classic 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 Classic Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
16.25:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Classic Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
1.29:1 — below AA, decorative use onlyClassic Navy text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
16.25:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Classic Navy with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 16.25:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Classic 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 Classic Navy, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Classic Navy in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--classic-navy: #0A1F44;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--classic-navy);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #0A1F44;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #0A1F44; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Classic Navy #0A1F44
</div>Common uses
- Page and section backgrounds in dark interfaces, where it holds white text cleanly.
- Classic 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 85%, 54%, 0%, 73%.
- 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(218, 74%, 15%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Classic 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 Classic Navy
What is the Classic Navy color code?
The Classic Navy color code is #0A1F44 in HEX, rgb(10, 31, 68) in RGB and hsl(218, 74%, 15%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Classic Navy?
Classic Navy is rgb(10, 31, 68), meaning 10 units of red, 31 of green and 68 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Classic Navy?
In CMYK, Classic Navy converts to approximately 85%, 54%, 0%, 73%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Classic Navy?
White text on Classic Navy gives a contrast ratio of 16.25:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Classic Navy?
Black text on Classic Navy gives a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Classic Navy?
Its direct complement is #9B6B17, and the warm accent #B7A51A works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Classic Navy a light or dark navy?
At 15% lightness, Classic Navy is classed as a dark navy in this collection.