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Navy

#28092A

Navy is a cool dark color with the hex code #28092A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 40, 9, 42 in digital design or CMYK 5%, 79%, 0%, 84% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Navy Color Values

HEX
#28092A
RGB
40, 9, 42
HSL
296°, 65%, 10%
CMYK
5, 79, 0, 84

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Navy sits at 296° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 65% saturation and 10% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

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 5%, 79%, 0%, 84% ensures accurate color reproduction. The high black component suggests this color will print deep and rich, though screen appearance may vary from print output.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Navy

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #28092A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 40, 9, 42;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#28092A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 5%
M: 79%
Y: 0%
K: 84%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(40, 9, 42)
rgba(40, 9, 42, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 296° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #28092A?
#28092A is Navy, a cool dark color with RGB values of 40, 9, 42. It has a hue of 296°, 65% saturation, and 10% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #28092A?
The RGB color code for #28092A is rgb(40, 9, 42). This means it contains 40 red, 9 green, and 42 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Navy a warm or cool color?
Navy (#28092A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #28092A in CSS?
You can use #28092A in CSS with: background-color: #28092A; or color: #28092A; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 9, 42). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 79%, 0%, 84%.

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