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Navy Blue

#0C0C8D

Navy Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #0C0C8D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 12, 12, 141 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 91%, 0%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Navy Blue Color Values

HEX
#0C0C8D
RGB
12, 12, 141
HSL
240°, 84%, 30%
CMYK
91, 91, 0, 45

About this color

Navy Blue sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 84% saturation and 30% 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 91%, 91%, 0%, 45% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Navy Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #0C0C8D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 12, 12, 141;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0C0C8D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 91%
M: 91%
Y: 0%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(12, 12, 141)
rgba(12, 12, 141, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0C0C8D?
#0C0C8D is Navy Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 12, 12, 141. It has a hue of 240°, 84% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0C0C8D?
The RGB color code for #0C0C8D is rgb(12, 12, 141). This means it contains 12 red, 12 green, and 141 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Navy Blue a warm or cool color?
Navy Blue (#0C0C8D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0C0C8D in CSS?
You can use #0C0C8D in CSS with: background-color: #0C0C8D; or color: #0C0C8D; or as an RGB value: rgb(12, 12, 141). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 91%, 0%, 45%.