Naval
Also known as: Muted Blue, Decoration Blue, Flat Blue, Phenomenon
With its cool undertone, Naval (#41729F) comes across as steady and dependable. Designers reach for it in SaaS products and finance apps. Because it leans cool, balancing it with a orange keeps a palette from feeling one-note. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.08:1, passes WCAG AA).
Naval color codes
- HEX
- #41729F
- RGB
- rgb(65, 114, 159)
- RGBA
- rgba(65, 114, 159, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(209, 42%, 44%)
- HSV
- hsv(209, 59%, 62%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(59%, 28%, 0%, 38%)
- LAB
- lab(46.1 -6.5 -29.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.7% 0.089 247.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: steelblue#4682B4 · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 5015 — Sky blue#2874B2 · ΔE 3.1 · 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 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Naval
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Naval 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 5.08:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.13:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Naval background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Naval
Naval with its complement
Soft neighbors of Naval
Naval triad
Similar colors
- Muted Blue#3B719F · ΔE 0.9
- Windsurfing#3A7099 · ΔE 1.9
- Sail On#4575AD · ΔE 2.6
- Queen Blue#436B95 · ΔE 2.9
- Campanula#3473B7 · ΔE 3.0
- Zenith#497A9F · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Naval is closest to Woodgrain.
Naval FAQs
What color is Naval?
Naval is a medium blue with the hex code #41729F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 209°, 42% saturation, and 44% lightness.
What is the hex code for Naval?
The hex code for Naval is #41729F. In RGB it's rgb(65, 114, 159), and in CMYK it's cmyk(59%, 28%, 0%, 38%).
What colors go well with Naval?
Naval pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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