Wavy Navy
Also known as: Craving Cobalt , Impulse Blue , Bauhaus Blue , Europe Blue
Wavy Navy is what happens when cyan turns rich and vivid. The effect is crisp and refreshing, made 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).
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Wavy Navy
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 6.35:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.31:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Wavy Navy background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Wavy Navy
Wavy Navy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wavy Navy
Wavy Navy triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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