Storm Navy color code: #3E4E62
An overcast blue-grey, useful for secondary text on light surfaces.
Storm Navy · rgb(62, 78, 98)
Every format for Storm Navy
- HEX
- #3E4E62
- RGB
- rgb(62, 78, 98)
- HSL
- hsl(213, 23%, 31%)
- HSV
- 213°, 37%, 38%
- CMYK
- 37%, 20%, 0%, 62%
- Lightness
- 31% · mid-tone
Hue sits at 213°, which makes Storm Navy a slightly cool blue navy, with 23% saturation. In the Slate Navy family it reads as a mid-tone option.
Text contrast on Storm 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 Storm Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
8.5:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Storm Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
2.47:1 — below AA, decorative use onlyStorm Navy text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
8.5:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Storm Navy with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 8.5:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Storm 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 Storm Navy, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Storm Navy in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--storm-navy: #3E4E62;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--storm-navy);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #3E4E62;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #3E4E62; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Storm Navy #3E4E62
</div>Common uses
- Primary buttons, active navigation states and chart series.
- Slate 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 37%, 20%, 0%, 62%.
- 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, 23%, 31%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Storm 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 Storm Navy
What is the Storm Navy color code?
The Storm Navy color code is #3E4E62 in HEX, rgb(62, 78, 98) in RGB and hsl(213, 23%, 31%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Storm Navy?
Storm Navy is rgb(62, 78, 98), meaning 62 units of red, 78 of green and 98 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Storm Navy?
In CMYK, Storm Navy converts to approximately 37%, 20%, 0%, 62%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Storm Navy?
White text on Storm Navy gives a contrast ratio of 8.5:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Storm Navy?
Black text on Storm Navy gives a contrast ratio of 2.47:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Storm Navy?
Its direct complement is #9A8060, and the warm accent #C0AE62 works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Storm Navy a light or dark navy?
At 31% lightness, Storm Navy is classed as a mid-tone navy in this collection.