Stonewash Navy color code: #6B819C
A pale worn navy, gentle enough for large background panels.
Stonewash Navy · rgb(107, 129, 156)
Every format for Stonewash Navy
- HEX
- #6B819C
- RGB
- rgb(107, 129, 156)
- HSL
- hsl(213, 20%, 52%)
- HSV
- 213°, 31%, 61%
- CMYK
- 31%, 17%, 0%, 39%
- Lightness
- 52% · mid-tone
Hue sits at 213°, which makes Stonewash Navy a slightly cool blue navy, with 20% saturation. In the Denim Navy family it reads as a mid-tone option.
Text contrast on Stonewash 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 Stonewash Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
4:1 — AA for large text onlyBlack text on Stonewash Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
5.25:1 — AA for normal textStonewash Navy text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
4:1 — AA for large text onlyAccessibility notes
- Pair Stonewash Navy with near-black text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 5.25:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Stonewash 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 Stonewash Navy, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Stonewash Navy in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--stonewash-navy: #6B819C;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--stonewash-navy);
color: #0A1128;
border: 1px solid #6B819C;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #6B819C; color: #0A1128; padding: 1rem;">
Stonewash Navy #6B819C
</div>Common uses
- Primary buttons, active navigation states and chart series.
- Denim 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 31%, 17%, 0%, 39%.
- 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(213, 20%, 52%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Stonewash 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.
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FAQs about Stonewash Navy
What is the Stonewash Navy color code?
The Stonewash Navy color code is #6B819C in HEX, rgb(107, 129, 156) in RGB and hsl(213, 20%, 52%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Stonewash Navy?
Stonewash Navy is rgb(107, 129, 156), meaning 107 units of red, 129 of green and 156 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Stonewash Navy?
In CMYK, Stonewash Navy converts to approximately 31%, 17%, 0%, 39%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Stonewash Navy?
White text on Stonewash Navy gives a contrast ratio of 4:1, which is AA for large text only.
Does black text work on Stonewash Navy?
Black text on Stonewash Navy gives a contrast ratio of 5.25:1, which is AA for normal text.
Which colors go with Stonewash Navy?
Its direct complement is #AD9B85, and the warm accent #BFAE69 works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Stonewash Navy a light or dark navy?
At 52% lightness, Stonewash Navy is classed as a mid-tone navy in this collection.