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Navy

#422440

Navy is a warm dark color with the hex code #422440. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 66, 36, 64 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 45%, 3%, 74% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Navy Color Values

HEX
#422440
RGB
66, 36, 64
HSL
304°, 29%, 20%
CMYK
0, 45, 3, 74

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Navy sits at 304° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 29% saturation and 20% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

In digital design, warm colors like Navy work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Navy in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 45%, 3%, 74% 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: #422440;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 66, 36, 64;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#422440',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 45%
Y: 3%
K: 74%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(66, 36, 64)
rgba(66, 36, 64, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 304° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #422440?
#422440 is Navy, a warm dark color with RGB values of 66, 36, 64. It has a hue of 304°, 29% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #422440?
The RGB color code for #422440 is rgb(66, 36, 64). This means it contains 66 red, 36 green, and 64 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Navy a warm or cool color?
Navy (#422440) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #422440 in CSS?
You can use #422440 in CSS with: background-color: #422440; or color: #422440; or as an RGB value: rgb(66, 36, 64). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 45%, 3%, 74%.

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