Navy Blue
HEX: #000080 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#000080
0, 0, 128
240°, 100% ,50%
100, 100, 0, 49.8
About Navy Blue
Navy Blue (#000080) is a color with RGB(0, 0, 128) and HSL(240°, 100%, 50.2%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is Olive (#808000), which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes Maroon (#800000) and Office Green (#008000). The name comes from Navy Blue (English).
- HEX: #000080
- RGB: 0, 0, 128
- HSL: 240°, 100%, 50.2%
- Mood: Bold
- Style: Vivid, Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: Olive (#808000)
- Triadic colors: Maroon (#800000), Office Green (#008000)
- The name comes from Navy Blue (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Navy Blue #000080 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.
Color Harmonies
Navy Blue #000080 pairs with Olive (#808000) as its complementary color, and Maroon (#800000) and Office Green (#008000) in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Before 1748, there was no standardized uniform color for the British Royal Navy. Officers often wore their own clothes or uniforms that varied widely. In 1748, a uniform pattern was established, and the color chosen was a very dark blue, which became known as 'navy blue.' This choice was practical, as dark colors were less prone to showing dirt and stains in the harsh conditions at sea. The color quickly became iconic and was adopted by other navies around the world. Over time, 'navy blue' has also become a popular color in civilian fashion, business attire, and various other applications due to its classic, authoritative, and versatile nature.
First Recorded Use
The term 'navy blue' originated in the late 18th century when the British Royal Navy adopted a uniform color that was a very dark blue, almost black. This specific shade was officially sanctioned in 1748 for officers and later for all sailors.
Cultural Associations
Navy blue is widely associated with authority, professionalism, stability, and intelligence. It is a common color for business suits, school uniforms, and official attire. In many Western cultures, it is considered a conservative and trustworthy color. It is also frequently used in sports team uniforms and corporate branding to convey reliability and strength. Its association with the sea and maritime traditions remains strong.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #000080;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #000080;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #000080;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#000080,
#FFFF01
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#000080,
#FFFF01
);
}// SCSS variable
$navy-blue: #000080;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$navy-blue-r: 0;
$navy-blue-g: 0;
$navy-blue-b: 128;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $navy-blue;
color: rgba($navy-blue-r, $navy-blue-g, $navy-blue-b, 0.8);
}