Blueprint Navy color code: #164B7E
A working blue that recalls architectural blueprints, light enough for line work.
Blueprint Navy · rgb(22, 75, 126)
Every format for Blueprint Navy
- HEX
- #164B7E
- RGB
- rgb(22, 75, 126)
- HSL
- hsl(209, 70%, 29%)
- HSV
- 209°, 83%, 49%
- CMYK
- 83%, 40%, 0%, 51%
- Lightness
- 29% · dark
Hue sits at 209°, which makes Blueprint Navy a slightly cool blue navy, with 70% saturation. In the Dark Navy family it reads as a dark option.
Text contrast on Blueprint 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 Blueprint Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
8.97:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Blueprint Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
2.34:1 — below AA, decorative use onlyBlueprint Navy text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
8.97:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Blueprint Navy with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 8.97:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Blueprint 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 Blueprint Navy, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Blueprint Navy in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--blueprint-navy: #164B7E;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--blueprint-navy);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #164B7E;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #164B7E; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Blueprint Navy #164B7E
</div>Common uses
- Page and section backgrounds in dark interfaces, where it holds white text cleanly.
- Dark 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 83%, 40%, 0%, 51%.
- 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(209, 70%, 29%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Blueprint Navy at least one warm counterweight. A cool palette with no warm accent tends to read as cold rather than calm.
- Saturation is high here, so use it in measured amounts. Large flat areas of a saturated navy can feel heavy on screen.
Complementary and matching colors
Each of these is derived from the hue, saturation and lightness of Blueprint Navy. Click a swatch to copy it.
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FAQs about Blueprint Navy
What is the Blueprint Navy color code?
The Blueprint Navy color code is #164B7E in HEX, rgb(22, 75, 126) in RGB and hsl(209, 70%, 29%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Blueprint Navy?
Blueprint Navy is rgb(22, 75, 126), meaning 22 units of red, 75 of green and 126 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Blueprint Navy?
In CMYK, Blueprint Navy converts to approximately 83%, 40%, 0%, 51%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Blueprint Navy?
White text on Blueprint Navy gives a contrast ratio of 8.97:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Blueprint Navy?
Black text on Blueprint Navy gives a contrast ratio of 2.34:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Blueprint Navy?
Its direct complement is #CC7524, and the warm accent #E2B436 works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Blueprint Navy a light or dark navy?
At 29% lightness, Blueprint Navy is classed as a dark navy in this collection.