Washed Navy color code: #4A6285
A mid-tone faded navy that works as a secondary surface colour.
Washed Navy · rgb(74, 98, 133)
Every format for Washed Navy
- HEX
- #4A6285
- RGB
- rgb(74, 98, 133)
- HSL
- hsl(216, 29%, 41%)
- HSV
- 216°, 44%, 52%
- CMYK
- 44%, 26%, 0%, 48%
- Lightness
- 41% · mid-tone
Hue sits at 216°, which makes Washed Navy a slightly cool blue navy, with 29% saturation. In the Denim Navy family it reads as a mid-tone option.
Text contrast on Washed 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 Washed Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
6.22:1 — AA for normal textBlack text on Washed Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
3.38:1 — AA for large text onlyWashed Navy text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
6.22:1 — AA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Washed Navy with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 6.22:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Washed 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 Washed Navy, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Washed Navy in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--washed-navy: #4A6285;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--washed-navy);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #4A6285;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #4A6285; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Washed Navy #4A6285
</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 44%, 26%, 0%, 48%.
- 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(216, 29%, 41%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Washed 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 Washed Navy
What is the Washed Navy color code?
The Washed Navy color code is #4A6285 in HEX, rgb(74, 98, 133) in RGB and hsl(216, 29%, 41%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Washed Navy?
Washed Navy is rgb(74, 98, 133), meaning 74 units of red, 98 of green and 133 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Washed Navy?
In CMYK, Washed Navy converts to approximately 44%, 26%, 0%, 48%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Washed Navy?
White text on Washed Navy gives a contrast ratio of 6.22:1, which is AA for normal text.
Does black text work on Washed Navy?
Black text on Washed Navy gives a contrast ratio of 3.38:1, which is AA for large text only.
Which colors go with Washed Navy?
Its direct complement is #B59D78, and the warm accent #C8B95F works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Washed Navy a light or dark navy?
At 41% lightness, Washed Navy is classed as a mid-tone navy in this collection.