Zaffre color code: #0014A8
A cobalt-derived pigment blue, extremely saturated and slightly violet.
Zaffre · rgb(0, 20, 168)
Every format for Zaffre
- HEX
- #0014A8
- RGB
- rgb(0, 20, 168)
- HSL
- hsl(233, 100%, 33%)
- HSV
- 233°, 100%, 66%
- CMYK
- 100%, 88%, 0%, 34%
- Lightness
- 33% · mid-tone
Hue sits at 233°, which makes Zaffre a true blue navy, with 100% saturation. In the Royal Navy family it reads as a mid-tone option.
Text contrast on Zaffre
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 Zaffre
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
12.61:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Zaffre
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
1.67:1 — below AA, decorative use onlyZaffre text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
12.61:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Zaffre with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 12.61:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Zaffre 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 Zaffre, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Zaffre in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--zaffre: #0014A8;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--zaffre);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #0014A8;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #0014A8; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Zaffre #0014A8
</div>Common uses
- Primary buttons, active navigation states and chart series.
- Royal 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 100%, 88%, 0%, 34%.
- 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(233, 100%, 33%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Zaffre 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 Zaffre. Click a swatch to copy it.
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FAQs about Zaffre
What is the Zaffre color code?
The Zaffre color code is #0014A8 in HEX, rgb(0, 20, 168) in RGB and hsl(233, 100%, 33%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Zaffre?
Zaffre is rgb(0, 20, 168), meaning 0 units of red, 20 of green and 168 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Zaffre?
In CMYK, Zaffre converts to approximately 100%, 88%, 0%, 34%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Zaffre?
White text on Zaffre gives a contrast ratio of 12.61:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Zaffre?
Black text on Zaffre gives a contrast ratio of 1.67:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Zaffre?
Its direct complement is #FFE205, and the warm accent #CFE444 works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Zaffre a light or dark navy?
At 33% lightness, Zaffre is classed as a mid-tone navy in this collection.