Navy Blue and White
Why they work: maximum clarity — the formal baseline of clean design.
Combination sets
The classic split
Navy Blue and White with a light tint of navy blue, a deep shade of white and white for breathing room.
Dark mode
Both anchors survive on dark: White as the highlight, Navy Blue as the accent, and two intermediate surfaces for elevation.
Soft & light
Both anchors reduced to tints for airy sections, with the full-strength colors kept for buttons and links.
60 / 30 / 10 UI set
A practical interface split: neutral ~60%, navy blue ~30% for structure, white ~10% for calls to action.
Gradient bridge
The direct perceptual path from navy blue to white — use for hero sections, charts and progress states.
Contrast data
| Foreground | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1B2A4A | #FFFFFF | 14.22:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #FFFFFF | #1B2A4A | 14.22:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #1B2A4A | #FFFFFF | 14.22:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #1B2A4A | #000000 | 1.48:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFFFFF | #FFFFFF | 1.00:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFFFFF | #000000 | 21.00:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #16161D | #94889C | 5.37:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
Related combinations
FAQ
Do navy blue and white go together?
Yes — maximum clarity — the formal baseline of clean design. Their hues are 139° apart on the color wheel and the direct pair contrast is 14.22:1. The sets on this page show exactly how to balance them (warm + cool).
What text color works on navy blue and white?
On navy blue use #FFFFFF text (14.22:1); on white use #000000 (21:1). Both pass WCAG AA for normal text.
What are the exact color codes?
Navy Blue: #1B2A4A — OKLCH oklch(28.95% 0.062 263.9). White: #FFFFFF — OKLCH oklch(100% 0 0).