Colors That Go With Navy
#1F2A44 · a deep, near-black blue
Navy (#1F2A44) — a deep, near-black blue — is a cool, gently muted deep and grounding colour. It pairs best with complementary accent #564827, analogous (warmer) #291f44, and grounding neutrals, drawn from 858 historically-grounded combinations across 13 settings below.
Colour reference
- Hex
- #1F2A44
- RGB
- 31, 42, 68
- CMYK
- 54, 38, 0, 73
- Temperature
- cool
- Lightness
- deep and grounding (19%)
- Contrast on black text
- 13.7:1 (AAA)
Navy by setting
Navy for walls
On walls, use terracotta & clay. 66 matching combinations.
Navy for a wedding
For a wedding, pair it with terracotta & clay. 66 matching combinations.
Navy for a bedroom
In a bedroom, layer it with terracotta & clay. 66 matching combinations.
Navy for a living room
In a living room, ground it with terracotta & clay. 66 matching combinations.
Navy for a kitchen
In a kitchen, contrast it with terracotta & clay. 66 matching combinations.
Navy for clothes
To wear with it, reach for muted red. 66 matching combinations.
Navy for an outfit
Build the outfit around muted red. 66 matching combinations.
Navy for cabinets
With cabinets, match it to terracotta & clay. 66 matching combinations.
Navy for a bathroom
In a bathroom, pair it with terracotta & clay. 66 matching combinations.
Navy for a nursery
In a nursery, soften it with terracotta & clay. 66 matching combinations.
Navy for a front door
On a front door, contrast it with muted red. 66 matching combinations.
Navy for an accent wall
On an accent wall, pair it with muted red. 66 matching combinations.
Navy for curtains
For curtains, choose terracotta & clay. 66 matching combinations.
Combinations with navy, from the 1933 Dictionary
Wisteria & Indigo
The soft lavender of wisteria blossoms against deep indigo.
Ao & White
The classical Japanese 'ao' — an ambiguous blue-green — against pure white.
Deep Indigo & Cream
The darkest indigo against unbleached cream — the color of a Meiji schoolboy's uniform.
Raw Sienna & Vinaceous Cinnamon +2
Plate 279 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Raw Sienna, Vinaceous Cinnamon, Ecru, Dark Tyrian Blue.
Grenadine Pink & Naples Yellow +1
Plate 166 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Grenadine Pink, Naples Yellow, Deep Slate Green.
Eugenia Red | B & Naples Yellow +2
Plate 325 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Eugenia Red | B, Naples Yellow, Yellow Ocher, Deep Slate Green.
FAQ
What colors go with navy?
Navy (#1F2A44) — a deep, near-black blue — is a cool, gently muted deep and grounding colour. It pairs best with complementary accent #564827, analogous (warmer) #291f44, and grounding neutrals, drawn from 858 historically-grounded combinations across 13 settings below.
Is navy warm or cool?
Navy is a cool colour — 37% saturation, 19% lightness. Balance it with #291f44 or another warm partner.
What is the hex code for navy?
Navy is #1F2A44 — RGB(31, 42, 68), CMYK(54, 38, 0, 73).
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