Navy Blue Color – #000080: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The default alternative to black. Navy blue color (#000080) is what corporate designers pick when black feels too aggressive, especially for banking, aviation, and government branding. Its edge over black: it plays nicer with warm skin tones and doesn’t dust out over time.

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Navy Blue Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Navy Blue:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #000080 |
| RGB | rgb(0,0,128) |
| HSL | hsl(240,100%,25.1%) |
| CMYK | 100, 100, 0, 50 |
| HSV | 240, 100, 50 |
| RGB % | 0, 0, 50 |
| XYZ | 3.9, 1.6, 20.5 |
| LAB | 13, 47.5, -64.7 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 16.01 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 1.31 (fails WCAG AA) |
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