Naval Blue
Also known as: Airforce, Garnet Stone Blue, Ensign Blue, Mountain Blueberry
Quietly steady and dependable, Naval Blue is a cool-toned blue that earns its keep in trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. A brown counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 8.80:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Naval Blue color codes
- HEX
- #384B6B
- RGB
- rgb(56, 75, 107)
- RGBA
- rgba(56, 75, 107, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(218, 31%, 32%)
- HSV
- hsv(218, 48%, 42%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(48%, 30%, 0%, 58%)
- LAB
- lab(31.4 -0.4 -21.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(41.1% 0.059 260.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkslateblue#483D8B · ΔE 9.7
- RAL 5000 — Violet blue#384C70 · ΔE 1.2 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Naval Blue works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Naval Blue
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Naval Blue by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 8.80:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.39:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Naval Blue background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Naval Blue
Naval Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Naval Blue
Naval Blue triad
Similar colors
- Bonne Nuit#3A4866 · ΔE 1.8
- Silent Sea#3A4A63 · ΔE 2.3
- Dragonfly#314A76 · ΔE 2.9
- Blue Funk#2D4470 · ΔE 3.6
- Nightlife#27426B · ΔE 4.0
- Nautical#2E4A7D · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Naval Blue is closest to Pineapple.
Naval Blue FAQs
What color is Naval Blue?
Naval Blue is a dark blue with the hex code #384B6B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 218°, 31% saturation, and 32% lightness.
What is the hex code for Naval Blue?
The hex code for Naval Blue is #384B6B. In RGB it's rgb(56, 75, 107), and in CMYK it's cmyk(48%, 30%, 0%, 58%).
What colors go well with Naval Blue?
Naval Blue pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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