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Navy Blue

#4600A8

Navy Blue is a cool dark color with the hex code #4600A8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 70, 0, 168 in digital design or CMYK 58%, 100%, 0%, 34% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Navy Blue Color Values

HEX
#4600A8
RGB
70, 0, 168
HSL
265°, 100%, 33%
CMYK
58, 100, 0, 34

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Navy Blue sits at 265° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 33% 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 58%, 100%, 0%, 34% 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: #4600A8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 70, 0, 168;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#4600A8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 58%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 34%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(70, 0, 168)
rgba(70, 0, 168, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

6 brand s with colors near 265° on the color wheel

Figma logo
Figma
Twitch logo
Twitch
Deezer logo
Deezer
Nubank logo
Nubank

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #4600A8?
#4600A8 is Navy Blue, a cool dark color with RGB values of 70, 0, 168. It has a hue of 265°, 100% saturation, and 33% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #4600A8?
The RGB color code for #4600A8 is rgb(70, 0, 168). This means it contains 70 red, 0 green, and 168 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Navy Blue a warm or cool color?
Navy Blue (#4600A8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #4600A8 in CSS?
You can use #4600A8 in CSS with: background-color: #4600A8; or color: #4600A8; or as an RGB value: rgb(70, 0, 168). For print design, use CMYK: 58%, 100%, 0%, 34%.

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