Navy Black
Sophisticated, moody, and deep near-grey cyan
Navy Black is a dusty, near-grey cyan that carries a heavy, serious mood. This muted tone works best as a sophisticated background color for modern tech or aerospace interfaces. White text pops with high readability against it, making #263032 an accessible choice for body copy. Pair it with warm, saturated accents to balance its cool, gloomy weight without losing that professional edge.
Questions about Navy Black
What is the hex code for Navy Black?
Navy Black is #263032. In RGB that is rgb(38, 48, 50), in HSL hsl(190, 14%, 17%) and in CMYK 24%, 4%, 0%, 80%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors work best with Navy Black #263032?
This muted, cyan-based tone pairs beautifully with vibrant, warm accents to cut through its gloomy weight. Try using terracotta or deep amber accents to create a high-impact, balanced aesthetic without losing the color's signature professional, serious edge.
Is Navy Black readable on white or black?
Navy Black has a 13.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.