Deep Navy color code: #14213D
A dense navy with a trace of indigo, widely used as a dark-mode page background.
Deep Navy · rgb(20, 33, 61)
Every format for Deep Navy
- HEX
- #14213D
- RGB
- rgb(20, 33, 61)
- HSL
- hsl(221, 51%, 16%)
- HSV
- 221°, 67%, 24%
- CMYK
- 67%, 46%, 0%, 76%
- Lightness
- 16% · dark
Hue sits at 221°, which makes Deep Navy a true blue navy, with 51% saturation. In the Classic Navy family it reads as a dark option.
Text contrast on Deep 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 Deep Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
15.97:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Deep Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
1.31:1 — below AA, decorative use onlyDeep Navy text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
15.97:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Deep Navy with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 15.97:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Deep 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 Deep Navy, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Deep Navy in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--deep-navy: #14213D;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--deep-navy);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #14213D;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #14213D; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Deep Navy #14213D
</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 67%, 46%, 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(221, 51%, 16%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Deep 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.
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FAQs about Deep Navy
What is the Deep Navy color code?
The Deep Navy color code is #14213D in HEX, rgb(20, 33, 61) in RGB and hsl(221, 51%, 16%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Deep Navy?
Deep Navy is rgb(20, 33, 61), meaning 20 units of red, 33 of green and 61 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Deep Navy?
In CMYK, Deep Navy converts to approximately 67%, 46%, 0%, 76%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Deep Navy?
White text on Deep Navy gives a contrast ratio of 15.97:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Deep Navy?
Black text on Deep Navy gives a contrast ratio of 1.31:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Deep Navy?
Its direct complement is #876A2C, and the warm accent #B7AD1F works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Deep Navy a light or dark navy?
At 16% lightness, Deep Navy is classed as a dark navy in this collection.