Wavy Navy
Also known as: Craving Cobalt, Impulse Blue, Bauhaus Blue, Europe Blue
A vivid cyan with a crisp and refreshing character, Wavy Navy works beautifully for modern branding and tech interfaces. Its complement lands in brown territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (6.35:1, passes WCAG AA).
Wavy Navy color codes
- HEX
- #006597
- RGB
- rgb(0, 101, 151)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 101, 151, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(200, 100%, 30%)
- HSV
- hsv(200, 100%, 59%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 33%, 0%, 41%)
- LAB
- lab(39.9 -10.6 -34.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(48.4% 0.112 240.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: steelblue#4682B4 · ΔE 11.7
- RAL 5019 — Capri blue#1A5784 · ΔE 5.4 · 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 Wavy Navy 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 Wavy Navy
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Wavy Navy 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 6.35:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.31:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Wavy Navy background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Wavy Navy
Wavy Navy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wavy Navy
Wavy Navy triad
Similar colors
- Hydra#006995 · ΔE 2.4
- Hyper Blue#015F97 · ΔE 2.7
- Blue Velvet#0D6183 · ΔE 4.5
- Windsurfing#3A7099 · ΔE 5.1
- Dark Blue#315B7D · ΔE 5.5
- Harem Silk#006383 · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Wavy Navy is closest to Mochaccino.
Wavy Navy FAQs
What color is Wavy Navy?
Wavy Navy is a dark cyan with the hex code #006597. In HSL terms it has a hue of 200°, 100% saturation, and 30% lightness.
What is the hex code for Wavy Navy?
The hex code for Wavy Navy is #006597. In RGB it's rgb(0, 101, 151), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 33%, 0%, 41%).
What colors go well with Wavy Navy?
Wavy Navy pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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