Nautical Smoked Terrace
300Nautical Smoked Terrace color palette using #e8ecf3, #e7d2ae, #4e7abc, #7c571f, #11284b.
By Aesthetic
Nautical Color Palettes
Nautical colour follows a strict deck hierarchy: navy for the bulk of the field, rope white for breathable space, and signal red only where you need a flag. Complementary blue-and-red tension keeps the stripes crisp. Its main colours include lavender (#f9e6f9), beige (#ddf6d5), mauve (#cfa4ea), verdigris (#719fd3), copper (#c18b33), built as a complementary set around 215° on the colour wheel. Hex and RGB values for each swatch are listed below for quick copy.
Nautical color palette hex codes
Main nautical colours with named swatches, HEX and RGB. Derived from this tag's hue (215°), saturation (58%) and complementary scheme.
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender swatch | Lavender | #f9e6f9 | rgb(249, 230, 249) | |
| Beige swatch | Beige | #ddf6d5 | rgb(221, 246, 213) | |
| Mauve swatch | Mauve | #cfa4ea | rgb(207, 164, 234) | |
| Verdigris swatch | Verdigris | #719fd3 | rgb(113, 159, 211) | |
| Copper swatch | Copper | #c18b33 | rgb(193, 139, 51) | |
| Charcoal swatch | Charcoal | #274c80 | rgb(39, 76, 128) | |
| Taupe swatch | Taupe | #4b3212 | rgb(75, 50, 18) | |
| Ebony swatch | Ebony | #0d233b | rgb(13, 35, 59) |
Nautical color palettes
Nautical Still Atlas
285Nautical Still Atlas color palette using #ecf0f6, #f2dcb5, #5e7cb3, #6c4516, #172b49.
Nautical Deep Orchard
255Nautical Deep Orchard color palette using #dfe8f5, #ead0a9, #417ce6, #704a17, #0f1e38.
Nautical Dusty Linen
246Nautical Dusty Linen color palette using #eff4fb, #f3dcbd, #6b87b6, #755527, #12233a.
Nautical Quiet Alcove
220Nautical Quiet Alcove color palette using #e9f0fc, #ebccab, #5f81b1, #8a5712, #081f41.
Nautical Deep Orchard
186Nautical Deep Orchard color palette using #eff3fb, #f3d8b5, #557ebf, #57432c, #0e1e38.
Nautical Faded Studio
180Nautical Faded Studio color palette using #e3ecf8, #edd6af, #5584d0, #604925, #111e32.
Nautical Dusty Current
176Nautical Dusty Current color palette using #eff4fa, #f4d8a8, #6985b6, #825119, #0b2341.
Nautical Faded Signal
174Nautical Faded Signal color palette using #e8eff5, #e1cfbb, #5987ba, #754f23, #0e1e35.
Nautical Deep Prairie
157Nautical Deep Prairie color palette using #eff4fb, #e7d3bd, #5c82b2, #7e571a, #091d3d.
Nautical Deep Lantern
126Nautical Deep Lantern color palette using #eaf2fc, #e0d0b7, #3a7adf, #74592b, #0d1d3b.
Nautical Wild Atlas
108Nautical Wild Atlas color palette using #e7edf5, #e0cfb2, #5e90c8, #725727, #172d47.
Nautical Quiet Alcove
93Nautical Quiet Alcove color palette using #dae8fa, #e8d4ba, #6b8cb9, #67471b, #092040.
Nautical Wild Ember
89Nautical Wild Ember color palette using #dee7f6, #dbcdb8, #5479b7, #664927, #1b2b42.
Nautical Still Current
86Nautical Still Current color palette using #dce5f7, #decdb5, #5a7dbb, #715023, #0e2e52.
Nautical Deep Morning
83Nautical Deep Morning color palette using #dce8f8, #e9dbc5, #5d83b4, #815916, #18222f.
Nautical Deep Current
78Nautical Deep Current color palette using #dbe6f8, #e9d2b2, #5b85b5, #6e4d29, #0b1e3d.
Nautical Smoked Meadow
76Nautical Smoked Meadow color palette using #edf3fc, #e5d6c4, #4f82c5, #6c532a, #192c43.
Nautical Quiet Linen
73Nautical Quiet Linen color palette using #e7ecf4, #f1d9b6, #528ecf, #785721, #112439.
Nautical Faded Alcove
60Nautical Faded Alcove color palette using #edf4fd, #e7d4b9, #5a78af, #845218, #081e3b.
Nautical Deep Drift
40Nautical Deep Drift color palette using #e0e8f3, #efd6b0, #557fca, #6c4817, #172331.
Nautical Still Ember
27Nautical Still Ember color palette using #edf1f6, #ead7bb, #5a86c2, #744513, #1c2e43.
Nautical Golden Terrace
23Nautical Golden Terrace color palette using #edf1f8, #ead1b1, #2d6fe5, #704f17, #0e233d.
Nautical Washed Archive
18Nautical Washed Archive color palette using #e9eff6, #dbceb9, #6184c2, #725113, #0d2643.
About nautical color palettes
These 24 nautical schemes anchor near 215°, a true navy-blue at about 58% saturation so the colour holds on both print and screen. Lightness spans roughly 16% to 94%, giving deep hull navy, mid rope grey-blue and near-white sailcloth.
Complementary structure places signal red opposite the blue family. Use red sparingly; proportion matters more than the exact hex, and navy should always out-mass the accent.
Paint large surfaces navy, reserve rope white for type and breathing room, and drop signal red on a single button, stripe or badge. Flip that order and the palette reads circus rather than maritime.
Need something more specific? Generate a custom scheme with the AI color palette generator or extract one from a photo with the color palette from image tool.
Related color palette collections
Nautical color palette FAQ
What is the classic nautical colour order?
Lead with navy, support with rope white, and accent with signal red. Swatches such as lavender (#f9e6f9), beige (#ddf6d5), mauve (#cfa4ea) follow that proportion so the set stays maritime.
Which hex codes make a nautical palette?
Core codes include #f9e6f9, #ddf6d5, #cfa4ea, #719fd3, #c18b33, #274c80, #4b3212, #0d233b, centred near #4a81cf. Keep the red vivid but small, and avoid washing navy into pastel blue.
How do I apply nautical colours in branding?
Let navy own logos and large fields, white carry body copy and negative space, and red mark only the actions or stripes that need attention. Stripe motifs work when red is thinner than the blue bands.
Can I use these nautical palettes commercially?
Yes. All 24 schemes are free for personal and commercial use with no attribution. Build more navy-and-signal sets in the AI colour palette generator.