Anchor Navy color code: #0E1F3C
A weighty navy that holds detail well when used behind white typography.
Anchor Navy · rgb(14, 31, 60)
Every format for Anchor Navy
- HEX
- #0E1F3C
- RGB
- rgb(14, 31, 60)
- HSL
- hsl(218, 62%, 15%)
- HSV
- 218°, 77%, 24%
- CMYK
- 77%, 48%, 0%, 76%
- Lightness
- 15% · dark
Hue sits at 218°, which makes Anchor Navy a slightly cool blue navy, with 62% saturation. In the Classic Navy family it reads as a dark option.
Text contrast on Anchor Navy
Contrast ratios are calculated using the WCAG 2.1 relative luminance formula. Normal body text needs 4.5:1 and large text needs 3:1 to pass AA.
White text on Anchor Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
16.41:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Anchor Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
1.28:1 — below AA, decorative use onlyAnchor Navy text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
16.41:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Anchor Navy with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 16.41:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Anchor Navy alone to communicate state. Add an icon, label or underline so the meaning survives for colour-blind users and in greyscale printing.
- When placing text over a photograph tinted with Anchor Navy, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Anchor Navy in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--anchor-navy: #0E1F3C;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--anchor-navy);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #0E1F3C;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #0E1F3C; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Anchor Navy #0E1F3C
</div>Common uses
- Page and section backgrounds in dark interfaces, where it holds white text cleanly.
- Classic Navy palettes for brand systems that need a dependable cool anchor.
- Print work where a deep blue is preferred to black, using the CMYK build 77%, 48%, 0%, 76%.
- Data visualisation, as one step in a lightness-based navy scale.
Design recommendations
- Build lighter and darker variants by changing only the lightness in
hsl(218, 62%, 15%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Anchor Navy at least one warm counterweight. A cool palette with no warm accent tends to read as cold rather than calm.
- Saturation is moderate, which makes this shade forgiving across large areas and long reading sessions.
Complementary and matching colors
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FAQs about Anchor Navy
What is the Anchor Navy color code?
The Anchor Navy color code is #0E1F3C in HEX, rgb(14, 31, 60) in RGB and hsl(218, 62%, 15%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Anchor Navy?
Anchor Navy is rgb(14, 31, 60), meaning 14 units of red, 31 of green and 60 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Anchor Navy?
In CMYK, Anchor Navy converts to approximately 77%, 48%, 0%, 76%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Anchor Navy?
White text on Anchor Navy gives a contrast ratio of 16.41:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Anchor Navy?
Black text on Anchor Navy gives a contrast ratio of 1.28:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Anchor Navy?
Its direct complement is #916822, and the warm accent #B7A51A works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Anchor Navy a light or dark navy?
At 15% lightness, Anchor Navy is classed as a dark navy in this collection.