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Navy Blue

#05008A

Navy Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #05008A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 5, 0, 138 in digital design or CMYK 96%, 100%, 0%, 46% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Navy Blue Color Values

HEX
#05008A
RGB
5, 0, 138
HSL
242°, 100%, 27%
CMYK
96, 100, 0, 46

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Navy Blue sits at 242° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 27% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, cool colors like Navy Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Navy Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 96%, 100%, 0%, 46% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Navy Blue

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #05008A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 5, 0, 138;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#05008A',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 96%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 46%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(5, 0, 138)
rgba(5, 0, 138, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

15 brand s with colors near 242° on the color wheel

Warner Bros. logo
Warner Bros.
Stripe logo
Stripe
Revolut logo
Revolut
Visa logo
Visa

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #05008A?
#05008A is Navy Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 5, 0, 138. It has a hue of 242°, 100% saturation, and 27% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #05008A?
The RGB color code for #05008A is rgb(5, 0, 138). This means it contains 5 red, 0 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Navy Blue a warm or cool color?
Navy Blue (#05008A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #05008A in CSS?
You can use #05008A in CSS with: background-color: #05008A; or color: #05008A; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 0, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 96%, 100%, 0%, 46%.

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