Slate Navy color code: #2F4156
A structural navy-grey that pairs cleanly with warm metallics.
Slate Navy · rgb(47, 65, 86)
Every format for Slate Navy
- HEX
- #2F4156
- RGB
- rgb(47, 65, 86)
- HSL
- hsl(212, 29%, 26%)
- HSV
- 212°, 45%, 34%
- CMYK
- 45%, 24%, 0%, 66%
- Lightness
- 26% · dark
Hue sits at 212°, which makes Slate Navy a slightly cool blue navy, with 29% saturation. In the Slate Navy family it reads as a dark option.
Text contrast on Slate 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 Slate Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
10.44:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Slate Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
2.01:1 — below AA, decorative use onlySlate Navy text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
10.44:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Slate Navy with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 10.44:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Slate 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 Slate Navy, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Slate Navy in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--slate-navy: #2F4156;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--slate-navy);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #2F4156;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #2F4156; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Slate Navy #2F4156
</div>Common uses
- Page and section backgrounds in dark interfaces, where it holds white text cleanly.
- Slate 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 45%, 24%, 0%, 66%.
- 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(212, 29%, 26%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Slate 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 Slate Navy
What is the Slate Navy color code?
The Slate Navy color code is #2F4156 in HEX, rgb(47, 65, 86) in RGB and hsl(212, 29%, 26%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Slate Navy?
Slate Navy is rgb(47, 65, 86), meaning 47 units of red, 65 of green and 86 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Slate Navy?
In CMYK, Slate Navy converts to approximately 45%, 24%, 0%, 66%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Slate Navy?
White text on Slate Navy gives a contrast ratio of 10.44:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Slate Navy?
Black text on Slate Navy gives a contrast ratio of 2.01:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Slate Navy?
Its direct complement is #917250, and the warm accent #C1A749 works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Slate Navy a light or dark navy?
At 26% lightness, Slate Navy is classed as a dark navy in this collection.