What is the hex code for Navy?

The hex code for Navy is #000080. In RGB that is rgb(0, 0, 128), and in HSL it is hsl(240, 100%, 25%).

What RGB values make Navy?

Navy is 0 red, 0 green, and 128 blue, written as rgb(0, 0, 128).

Navy scores 16.01:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.

Yes. You can write color: navy directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #000080.

#000080

Navy is a blue tone at #000080. It sits at 240 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 25% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Navy with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#CCCCE6

Tint 60%

#9999CC

Tint 40%

#6666B3

Tint 20%

#333399

Base

#000080

Shade 20%

#000066

Shade 40%

#00004D

Shade 60%

#000033

Shade 80%

#00001A

On white

Sample text

16.01:1

Passes AAA for body text

On black

Sample text

1.31:1

Fails WCAG for text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Navy?: The hex code for Navy is #000080. In RGB that is rgb(0, 0, 128), and in HSL it is hsl(240, 100%, 25%).
What RGB values make Navy?: Navy is 0 red, 0 green, and 128 blue, written as rgb(0, 0, 128).
Is Navy readable as text on a white background?: Navy scores 16.01:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it passes.
Is Navy a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: navy directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #000080.