Navy — #000080 HEX Color

#000080rgb(0, 0, 128)

About Navy

Navy (#000080) is a cool, dark, vivid blue tone with a hue of 240°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 25%. It works well for corporate and professional UI and conveys a calm feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 16.01:1, while on black it reaches 1.31:1 — so prefer white text when using #000080 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#000080

RGBrgb(0, 0, 128)

HSLhsl(240°, 100%, 25%)

CMYKcmyk(100%, 100%, 0%, 50%)

CIELABLab(13, 47.5, -64.7)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

16.01:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

1.31:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #000080 as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #000080;

color: #000080;

border: 2px solid #000080;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000080, #808000);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #000080;
  --color-primary-rgb: 0, 0, 128;
  --color-primary-hsl: 240, 100%, 25%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #000080?

Color #000080 is commonly known as Navy. It is a cool, dark, vivid blue tone.

Is #000080 a warm or cool color?

Navy (#000080) is a cool color. With a hue of 240°, it falls in the blue family.

What colors go well with #000080?

Colors that pair well with Navy (#000080) include its complementary color (#808000), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous blue tones for harmonious palettes.