1. blues
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Navy Blue

Color Navy Blue blue (#000080):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Navy Blue blue (#000080):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Navy Blue / #000080

The HTML HEX code is #000080. The corresponding color name is "Navy Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 0%, Green (G): 0%, Blue (B): 128%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 100%, Magenta (M): 100%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 50%. In the HSL color space, #000080 has a hue of 240°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 25%. The HSV representation is 240° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 50% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 13, a* (green to red) = 48, and b* (blue to yellow) = -65. The XYZ representation is X: 4, Y: 2, Z: 21. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.0572, U (chrominance) = 0.2189, and V (chrominance) = -0.0502.

The decimal value of the color is 128. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #000099. Variations of the colour are #0000E6 for a 20% lighter version and #00001A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #000080, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1667 Kelvin (1667K).

The approximate wavelength of #000080 is around 470.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Navy Blue (Hex: #000080): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Navy Blue (#000080) resembles the depths of the night sky, evoking a sense of mystery and tranquility. It shares similarities with the vast expanse of the ocean, reflecting its calming and authoritative nature. This rich hue is reminiscent of freshly brewed dark roast coffee, emanating a sophisticated and timeless charm. Found in elegant evening gowns and sleek business suits, Navy Blue exudes professionalism and confidence. Its versatile nature makes it a popular choice for branding, lending an air of trustworthiness and reliability to companies and organizations.

Tints and Shades of #000080 HEX color (Navy Blue)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #000080, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #BFBFDF
• #8080C0
• #4040A0
• #000080
• #000060
• #000040
• #000020
• #000000

Tones of Navy Blue (#000080 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #000080, #333380 is the less saturated color, while #000080 is the most saturated one.

• #333380
• #262680
• #1a1a80
• #0d0d80
• #000080
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #000080;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #000080; }

.text {color:#000080;}

.background {background-color:#000080;}

.border {border:1px solid #000080;}