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Navy vs Royal Blue
See navy and royal blue side by side with their codes, and a clear explanation of how they differ.
Navy
Hex#000080
RGBrgb(0, 0, 128)
HSLhsl(240, 100%, 25%)
OKLCHoklch(0.27 0.19 264)
Royal Blue
Hex#4169E1
RGBrgb(65, 105, 225)
HSLhsl(225, 73%, 57%)
OKLCHoklch(0.56 0.19 266)
The difference between navy and royal blue
Navy is a very dark, almost-black blue; royal blue is brighter and more saturated. Navy reads as conservative and authoritative; royal blue as bold and energetic.
If you are choosing between them for a design, the easiest way to decide is to view both against your background. Drop each hex into the contrast checker to confirm readability, or open the picker to fine-tune either one.
Quick reference
Navy: #000080 · rgb(0, 0, 128) · hsl(240, 100%, 25%)
Royal Blue: #4169E1 · rgb(65, 105, 225) · hsl(225, 73%, 57%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between navy and royal blue?
Navy is a very dark, almost-black blue; royal blue is brighter and more saturated. Navy reads as conservative and authoritative; royal blue as bold and energetic.
What is the hex code for navy?
Navy is #000080 (rgb(0, 0, 128)).
What is the hex code for royal blue?
Royal Blue is #4169E1 (rgb(65, 105, 225)).
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