Lagoon Navy color code: #10505F
A shallow-water navy that brightens considerably next to warm tones.
Lagoon Navy · rgb(16, 80, 95)
Every format for Lagoon Navy
- HEX
- #10505F
- RGB
- rgb(16, 80, 95)
- HSL
- hsl(191, 71%, 22%)
- HSV
- 191°, 83%, 37%
- CMYK
- 83%, 16%, 0%, 63%
- Lightness
- 22% · dark
Hue sits at 191°, which makes Lagoon Navy a teal-leaning navy, with 71% saturation. In the Teal Navy family it reads as a dark option.
Text contrast on Lagoon 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 Lagoon Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
8.99:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Lagoon Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
2.33:1 — below AA, decorative use onlyLagoon Navy text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
8.99:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Lagoon Navy with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 8.99:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Lagoon 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 Lagoon Navy, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Lagoon Navy in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--lagoon-navy: #10505F;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--lagoon-navy);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #10505F;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #10505F; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Lagoon Navy #10505F
</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 83%, 16%, 0%, 63%.
- 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(191, 71%, 22%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Lagoon 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 Lagoon Navy
What is the Lagoon Navy color code?
The Lagoon Navy color code is #10505F in HEX, rgb(16, 80, 95) in RGB and hsl(191, 71%, 22%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Lagoon Navy?
Lagoon Navy is rgb(16, 80, 95), meaning 16 units of red, 80 of green and 95 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Lagoon Navy?
In CMYK, Lagoon Navy converts to approximately 83%, 16%, 0%, 63%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Lagoon Navy?
White text on Lagoon Navy gives a contrast ratio of 8.99:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Lagoon Navy?
Black text on Lagoon Navy gives a contrast ratio of 2.33:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Lagoon Navy?
Its direct complement is #AE381E, and the warm accent #D66E1F works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Lagoon Navy a light or dark navy?
At 22% lightness, Lagoon Navy is classed as a dark navy in this collection.