Navy and Gold Color Palette
#F0EDE2 · #14213E · #D4AF37 · #080C1A
Use #F0EDE2 as the background. Use #14213E as the primary accent. Use #D4AF37 as secondary. Use #080C1A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Navy and Gold — royal, vintage, cool, night.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Navy and Gold color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 84.6% | 240, 237, 226 | 0%, 1%, 6%, 6% | 47°, 32%, 91% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 1.6% | 20, 33, 62 | 68%, 47%, 0%, 76% | 221°, 51%, 16% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 44.9% | 212, 175, 55 | 0%, 17%, 74%, 17% | 46°, 65%, 52% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.4% | 8, 12, 26 | 69%, 54%, 0%, 90% | 227°, 53%, 7% |
Navy and Gold Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Navy and Gold palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Navy and Gold Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #080C1A on #F0EDE2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 16.62:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0EDE2 on #080C1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 16.62:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #14213E on #F0EDE2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.61:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0EDE2 on #14213E |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.61:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #080C1A on #D4AF37 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.27:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D4AF37 on #080C1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.27:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D4AF37 on #14213E |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.58:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #14213E on #D4AF37 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.58:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D4AF37 on #F0EDE2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.79:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0EDE2 on #D4AF37 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.79:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #080C1A on #14213E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.22:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #14213E on #080C1A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.22:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Complementary Scheme
The Navy and Gold palette is built using a complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A complementary palette is often preferred by professional designers because it provides maximum contrast and energy by using opposite colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Navy and Gold
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #14213E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #14213E — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Navy and Gold Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #14213E for buttons and links — it scores 13.6:1 against the #F0EDE2 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #080C1A — 16.6:1 against #F0EDE2 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #D4AF37 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #14213E.
How to Implement the Navy and Gold Color Scheme
To use this Navy and Gold color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #F0EDE2 for the main background and #14213E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #080C1A and #F0EDE2 is 16.62:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Navy and Gold Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Navy and Gold color palette?
The Navy and Gold palette contains #F0EDE2, #14213E, #D4AF37, #080C1A. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Navy and Gold color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #080C1A on #F0EDE2 reaches 16.6:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Navy and Gold palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #876A2C, #1E183A, #161513 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Navy and Gold palette create?
Navy and Gold reads as royal, vintage, cool. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated yellow — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Navy and Gold color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Navy and Gold palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Navy and Gold palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Navy and Gold's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.