Navy Gold Trim Color Palette
#1E2E52 · #26407A · #D4AF37 · #0C1428
Use #1E2E52 as the background. Use #26407A as the primary accent. Use #D4AF37 as secondary. Use #0C1428 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Navy Gold Trim — royal, night, cool, mono.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Navy Gold Trim 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: 2.8% | 30, 46, 82 | 63%, 44%, 0%, 68% | 222°, 46%, 22% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 5.5% | 38, 64, 122 | 69%, 48%, 0%, 52% | 221°, 53%, 31% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 44.9% | 212, 175, 55 | 0%, 17%, 74%, 17% | 46°, 65%, 52% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.7% | 12, 20, 40 | 70%, 50%, 0%, 84% | 223°, 54%, 10% |
Navy Gold Trim 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 Gold Trim palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Navy Gold Trim 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0C1428 on #D4AF37 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.71:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D4AF37 on #0C1428 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.71:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D4AF37 on #1E2E52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.37:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #1E2E52 on #D4AF37 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.37:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #D4AF37 on #26407A |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.76:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #26407A on #D4AF37 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.76:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #0C1428 on #26407A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.83:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #26407A on #0C1428 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.83:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0C1428 on #1E2E52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.37:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E2E52 on #0C1428 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.37:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #26407A on #1E2E52 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.34:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E2E52 on #26407A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.34:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Complementary Scheme
The Navy Gold Trim 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 Gold Trim
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 #26407A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #26407A — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Navy Gold Trim Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #26407A for small UI elements on #1E2E52 — at 1.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #0C1428 on #1E2E52 — 1.4:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #D4AF37 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #26407A.
How to Implement the Navy Gold Trim Color Scheme
To use this Navy Gold Trim 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 #1E2E52 for the main background and #26407A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0C1428 and #1E2E52 is 1.37:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Navy Gold Trim Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Navy Gold Trim color palette?
The Navy Gold Trim palette contains #1E2E52, #26407A, #D4AF37, #0C1428. 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 Gold Trim color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0C1428 on #D4AF37 reaches 8.7:1 (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 Gold Trim palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #896B2A, #3A2D71, #EBECEF 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 Gold Trim palette create?
Navy Gold Trim reads as royal, night, cool. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated blue — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Navy Gold Trim color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Navy Gold Trim 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 Gold Trim 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 Gold Trim's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.