Navy Harbor Color Palette
#1E3352 · #2E4A6E · #6E8AA0 · #0E1828
Use #1E3352 as the background. Use #2E4A6E as the primary accent. Use #6E8AA0 as secondary. Use #0E1828 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Navy Harbor — ocean, night, moody, royal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Navy Harbor 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: 3.3% | 30, 51, 82 | 63%, 38%, 0%, 68% | 216°, 46%, 22% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.6% | 46, 74, 110 | 58%, 33%, 0%, 57% | 214°, 41%, 31% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 24.0% | 110, 138, 160 | 31%, 14%, 0%, 37% | 206°, 21%, 53% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.9% | 14, 24, 40 | 65%, 40%, 0%, 84% | 217°, 48%, 11% |
Navy Harbor 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 Harbor palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Navy Harbor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0E1828 on #6E8AA0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.92:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #6E8AA0 on #0E1828 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.92:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #6E8AA0 on #1E3352 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.52:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1E3352 on #6E8AA0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.52:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #6E8AA0 on #2E4A6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E4A6E on #6E8AA0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E1828 on #2E4A6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.97:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E4A6E on #0E1828 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.97:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E4A6E on #1E3352 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E3352 on #2E4A6E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.41:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E1828 on #1E3352 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E3352 on #0E1828 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.40:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Navy Harbor palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Navy Harbor
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 #2E4A6E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #2E4A6E — 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 Harbor Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #2E4A6E for small UI elements on #1E3352 — at 1.4:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Don't set body copy in #0E1828 on #1E3352 — 1.4:1 fails WCAG AA; keep it for large decorative headings only.
- Let #6E8AA0 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #2E4A6E.
How to Implement the Navy Harbor Color Scheme
To use this Navy Harbor 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 #1E3352 for the main background and #2E4A6E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0E1828 and #1E3352 is 1.40:1 (Fail). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Navy Harbor Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Navy Harbor color palette?
The Navy Harbor palette contains #1E3352, #2E4A6E, #6E8AA0, #0E1828. 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 Harbor color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0E1828 on #6E8AA0 reaches 4.9:1 (AA). 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 Harbor palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #7E5E35, #3A3768, #EBEDEF 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 Harbor palette create?
Navy Harbor reads as ocean, night, moody. Gently saturated cyan-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 Harbor color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Navy Harbor 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 Harbor 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 Harbor's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.