North Atlantic Navy Color Palette
#C4CCD4 · #1A2A4A · #0E1A38 · #060A18
Use #C4CCD4 as the background. Use #1A2A4A as the primary accent. Use #0E1A38 as secondary. Use #060A18 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: North Atlantic Navy — ocean, night, moody, cool.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the North Atlantic Navy 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: 59.7% | 196, 204, 212 | 8%, 4%, 0%, 17% | 210°, 16%, 80% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 2.4% | 26, 42, 74 | 65%, 43%, 0%, 71% | 220°, 48%, 20% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 1.1% | 14, 26, 56 | 75%, 54%, 0%, 78% | 223°, 60%, 14% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 0.3% | 6, 10, 24 | 75%, 58%, 0%, 91% | 227°, 60%, 6% |
North Atlantic Navy 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 North Atlantic Navy palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
North Atlantic Navy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #060A18 on #C4CCD4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.15:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C4CCD4 on #060A18 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.15:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0E1A38 on #C4CCD4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.57:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C4CCD4 on #0E1A38 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.57:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A2A4A on #C4CCD4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.78:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C4CCD4 on #1A2A4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.78:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #060A18 on #1A2A4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.38:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1A2A4A on #060A18 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.38:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E1A38 on #1A2A4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.20:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1A2A4A on #0E1A38 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.20:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #060A18 on #0E1A38 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.15:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E1A38 on #060A18 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.15:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The North Atlantic Navy 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 North Atlantic Navy
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 #1A2A4A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #1A2A4A — 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 North Atlantic Navy Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #1A2A4A for buttons and links — it scores 8.8:1 against the #C4CCD4 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #060A18 — 12.2:1 against #C4CCD4 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #0E1A38 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a deep lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #1A2A4A.
How to Implement the North Atlantic Navy Color Scheme
To use this North Atlantic Navy 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 #C4CCD4 for the main background and #1A2A4A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #060A18 and #C4CCD4 is 12.15:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
North Atlantic Navy Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the North Atlantic Navy color palette?
The North Atlantic Navy palette contains #C4CCD4, #1A2A4A, #0E1A38, #060A18. 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 North Atlantic Navy color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #060A18 on #C4CCD4 reaches 12.2:1 (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 North Atlantic Navy palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #84682E, #262046, #141415 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 North Atlantic Navy palette create?
North Atlantic Navy reads as ocean, night, moody. Gently saturated blue drives the personality, grounded by muted cyan-blue — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the North Atlantic Navy color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the North Atlantic Navy 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 North Atlantic Navy 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 North Atlantic Navy's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.