Metallic Navy color code: #2C3E50
A polished navy-grey that mimics brushed metal under studio lighting.
Metallic Navy · rgb(44, 62, 80)
Every format for Metallic Navy
- HEX
- #2C3E50
- RGB
- rgb(44, 62, 80)
- HSL
- hsl(210, 29%, 24%)
- HSV
- 210°, 45%, 31%
- CMYK
- 45%, 22%, 0%, 69%
- Lightness
- 24% · dark
Hue sits at 210°, which makes Metallic Navy a slightly cool blue navy, with 29% saturation. In the Metallic Navy family it reads as a dark option.
Text contrast on Metallic 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 Metallic Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
10.98:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Metallic Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
1.91:1 — below AA, decorative use onlyMetallic Navy text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
10.98:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Metallic Navy with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 10.98:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Metallic 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 Metallic Navy, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Metallic Navy in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--metallic-navy: #2C3E50;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--metallic-navy);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #2C3E50;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #2C3E50; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Metallic Navy #2C3E50
</div>Common uses
- Page and section backgrounds in dark interfaces, where it holds white text cleanly.
- 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 45%, 22%, 0%, 69%.
- 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(210, 29%, 24%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Metallic 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
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FAQs about Metallic Navy
What is the Metallic Navy color code?
The Metallic Navy color code is #2C3E50 in HEX, rgb(44, 62, 80) in RGB and hsl(210, 29%, 24%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Metallic Navy?
Metallic Navy is rgb(44, 62, 80), meaning 44 units of red, 62 of green and 80 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Metallic Navy?
In CMYK, Metallic Navy converts to approximately 45%, 22%, 0%, 69%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Metallic Navy?
White text on Metallic Navy gives a contrast ratio of 10.98:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Metallic Navy?
Black text on Metallic Navy gives a contrast ratio of 1.91:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Metallic Navy?
Its direct complement is #8A6B4C, and the warm accent #BE9F41 works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Metallic Navy a light or dark navy?
At 24% lightness, Metallic Navy is classed as a dark navy in this collection.