Smoke Navy color code: #45566B
A soft smoky navy for borders, dividers and muted UI states.
Smoke Navy · rgb(69, 86, 107)
Every format for Smoke Navy
- HEX
- #45566B
- RGB
- rgb(69, 86, 107)
- HSL
- hsl(213, 22%, 35%)
- HSV
- 213°, 36%, 42%
- CMYK
- 36%, 20%, 0%, 58%
- Lightness
- 35% · mid-tone
Hue sits at 213°, which makes Smoke Navy a slightly cool blue navy, with 22% saturation. In the Slate Navy family it reads as a mid-tone option.
Text contrast on Smoke 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 Smoke Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
7.51:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Smoke Navy
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
2.8:1 — below AA, decorative use onlySmoke Navy text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
7.51:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Smoke Navy with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 7.51:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Smoke 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 Smoke Navy, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Smoke Navy in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--smoke-navy: #45566B;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--smoke-navy);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #45566B;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #45566B; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Smoke Navy #45566B
</div>Common uses
- Primary buttons, active navigation states and chart series.
- 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 36%, 20%, 0%, 58%.
- 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(213, 22%, 35%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Smoke 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 Smoke Navy
What is the Smoke Navy color code?
The Smoke Navy color code is #45566B in HEX, rgb(69, 86, 107) in RGB and hsl(213, 22%, 35%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Smoke Navy?
Smoke Navy is rgb(69, 86, 107), meaning 69 units of red, 86 of green and 107 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Smoke Navy?
In CMYK, Smoke Navy converts to approximately 36%, 20%, 0%, 58%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Smoke Navy?
White text on Smoke Navy gives a contrast ratio of 7.51:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Smoke Navy?
Black text on Smoke Navy gives a contrast ratio of 2.8:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Smoke Navy?
Its direct complement is #A28A6D, and the warm accent #C1AF67 works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Smoke Navy a light or dark navy?
At 35% lightness, Smoke Navy is classed as a mid-tone navy in this collection.