Deep Sea Navy color code: #04203A
A cool navy with a slight teal drift, evoking deep water rather than night sky.
Deep Sea Navy · rgb(4, 32, 58)
Every format for Deep Sea Navy
- HEX
- #04203A
- RGB
- rgb(4, 32, 58)
- HSL
- hsl(209, 87%, 12%)
- HSV
- 209°, 93%, 23%
- CMYK
- 93%, 45%, 0%, 77%
- Lightness
- 12% · dark
Hue sits at 209°, which makes Deep Sea Navy a slightly cool blue navy, with 87% saturation. In the Midnight Navy family it reads as a dark option.
Text contrast on Deep Sea 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 Sea Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
16.5:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Deep Sea Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
1.27:1 — below AA, decorative use onlyDeep Sea Navy text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
16.5:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Deep Sea Navy with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 16.5:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Deep Sea 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 Sea Navy, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Deep Sea Navy in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--deep-sea-navy: #04203A;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--deep-sea-navy);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #04203A;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #04203A; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Deep Sea Navy #04203A
</div>Common uses
- Page and section backgrounds in dark interfaces, where it holds white text cleanly.
- Midnight 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 93%, 45%, 0%, 77%.
- 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, 87%, 12%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Deep Sea 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.
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FAQs about Deep Sea Navy
What is the Deep Sea Navy color code?
The Deep Sea Navy color code is #04203A in HEX, rgb(4, 32, 58) in RGB and hsl(209, 87%, 12%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Deep Sea Navy?
Deep Sea Navy is rgb(4, 32, 58), meaning 4 units of red, 32 of green and 58 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Deep Sea Navy?
In CMYK, Deep Sea Navy converts to approximately 93%, 45%, 0%, 77%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Deep Sea Navy?
White text on Deep Sea Navy gives a contrast ratio of 16.5:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Deep Sea Navy?
Black text on Deep Sea Navy gives a contrast ratio of 1.27:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Deep Sea Navy?
Its direct complement is #A7570C, and the warm accent #AA8318 works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Deep Sea Navy a light or dark navy?
At 12% lightness, Deep Sea Navy is classed as a dark navy in this collection.