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Navy

#1B194D

Navy is a cool dark color with the hex code #1B194D. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 27, 25, 77 in digital design or CMYK 65%, 68%, 0%, 70% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Navy Color Values

HEX
#1B194D
RGB
27, 25, 77
HSL
242°, 51%, 20%
CMYK
65, 68, 0, 70

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Navy sits at 242° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 51% saturation and 20% lightness, this moderately saturated dark hue balances visibility with restraint.

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

When using Navy in print, the CMYK breakdown of 65%, 68%, 0%, 70% 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

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #1B194D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 27, 25, 77;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#1B194D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 65%
M: 68%
Y: 0%
K: 70%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(27, 25, 77)
rgba(27, 25, 77, 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 #1B194D?
#1B194D is Navy, a cool dark color with RGB values of 27, 25, 77. It has a hue of 242°, 51% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #1B194D?
The RGB color code for #1B194D is rgb(27, 25, 77). This means it contains 27 red, 25 green, and 77 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Navy a warm or cool color?
Navy (#1B194D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #1B194D in CSS?
You can use #1B194D in CSS with: background-color: #1B194D; or color: #1B194D; or as an RGB value: rgb(27, 25, 77). For print design, use CMYK: 65%, 68%, 0%, 70%.

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