#080008 Hex Color
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#080008 is an intense, sooty shade that sits on the edge of absolute black. It provides a somber, authoritative foundation for high-end fashion branding or dark mode interfaces. White text renders clearly against this hex code with a 20.7:1 contrast ratio, making it a reliable choice for readable, clean layouts. This color avoids the harshness of pure black while maintaining maximum visual impact.
Questions about #080008
What is #080008 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #080008 is rgb(8, 0, 8), in HSL hsl(300, 100%, 2%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 0%, 97%.
Is #080008 better for web design than pure black?
#080008 works better than pure black because it provides a softer visual experience while maintaining high readability. Using this near-black shade prevents the harsh, vibrating effect that #000000 can sometimes cause against white backgrounds in modern dark mode interfaces.
Which color palettes work best with #080008?
Is #080008 readable on white or black?
#080008 has a 20.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.