What goes with it, and 3 palettes

Navy blue color palettes

Navy is the neutral of the dark colors: deep enough for drama, calm enough for any room. It looks black in low light and blue in daylight, so it needs lighter colors and some warm wood or metal around it to show its color.

#25344D

What colors go with navy blue

Crisp white #F6F6F3

The classic pairing: navy and white always look clean and intentional.

Brass #B8934A

Warm gold metal glows against navy, on hardware, lamps and frames.

Camel #B58C5C

Camel leather or wool warms navy up and keeps it from feeling formal.

Blush #E3C3B6

A soft pink with navy is unexpected but easy, especially in bedrooms.

Greige #CFC7BA

Greige walls let a navy sofa stand out without too much contrast.

Ochre #C49A45

A small amount of ochre or mustard makes navy feel lively.

Navy blue palettes, on real rooms

Hex codes to match against paint and fabric samples. Colors on screens and in daylight never quite agree, so hold a sample up in the room before you commit.

Navy and Sand

A navy sofa on sand and white, relaxed and coastal. Pictured: a Coastal living room.

Soft white Walls #F4F2EC
Navy blue Sofa #25344D
Sand Rug #DCCBAF
Driftwood Wood furniture #B8A68E
Ochre Cushions #C49A45

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Navy Bedroom

Navy walls with camel and brass, a bedroom that feels enclosed and warm. Pictured: a Modern bedroom.

Navy blue Walls #25344D
Ivory Bedding #F0EADF
Camel Throw and cushions #B58C5C
Walnut Bed frame and wardrobe #5C4232
Brass Lamps and pendant #B8934A

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Navy Lowers

Navy lower cabinets under white, modern and practical. Pictured: a Minimalist kitchen.

White Walls and upper cabinets #F4F4F1
Navy blue Lower cabinets #25344D
Marble white Countertop and backsplash #E9E6E0
Light oak Floor #CDAE82
Brass Hardware and faucet #B8934A

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How to use a palette

Every palette here is listed from the most of the room to the least. Keep roughly to that order and the colors hold together.

1
Most of the room: the first color

The walls, and often the ceiling. A light, quiet color that everything else sits against.
2
A third: the next two

The big pieces: the sofa, the rug, the wood. They set the mood of the room.
3
A tenth: the last two

Cushions, a lamp, frames, a vase. Small, so a bold accent stays an accent.