Navy Monogram Color Palette
#EFEDE6 · #16234A · #C8A860 · #0A1024
Use #EFEDE6 as the background. Use #16234A as the primary accent. Use #C8A860 as secondary. Use #0A1024 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Navy Monogram — royal, vintage, mono, cool.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Navy Monogram 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% | 239, 237, 230 | 0%, 1%, 4%, 6% | 47°, 22%, 92% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 1.9% | 22, 35, 74 | 70%, 53%, 0%, 71% | 225°, 54%, 19% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 41.1% | 200, 168, 96 | 0%, 16%, 52%, 22% | 42°, 49%, 58% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.6% | 10, 16, 36 | 72%, 56%, 0%, 86% | 226°, 57%, 9% |
Navy Monogram 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 Monogram palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Navy Monogram 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A1024 on #EFEDE6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 16.11:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EFEDE6 on #0A1024 |
Aa Sample Text
| 16.11:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #16234A on #EFEDE6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.05:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #EFEDE6 on #16234A |
Aa Sample Text
| 13.05:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A1024 on #C8A860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.29:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8A860 on #0A1024 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.29:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C8A860 on #16234A |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.72:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #16234A on #C8A860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.72:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #C8A860 on #EFEDE6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #EFEDE6 on #C8A860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0A1024 on #16234A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.23:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #16234A on #0A1024 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.23:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Complementary Scheme
The Navy Monogram 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 Monogram
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 #16234A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #16234A — 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 Monogram Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #16234A for buttons and links — it scores 13.1:1 against the #EFEDE6 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #0A1024 — 16.1:1 against #EFEDE6 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #C8A860 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Navy Monogram Color Scheme
To use this Navy Monogram 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 #EFEDE6 for the main background and #16234A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0A1024 and #EFEDE6 is 16.11:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Navy Monogram Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Navy Monogram color palette?
The Navy Monogram palette contains #EFEDE6, #16234A, #C8A860, #0A1024. 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 Monogram color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0A1024 on #EFEDE6 reaches 16.1:1 (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 Monogram palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #897129, #261B46, #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 Monogram palette create?
Navy Monogram reads as royal, vintage, mono. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by muted yellow — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Navy Monogram color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Navy Monogram 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 Monogram 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 Monogram's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.