#08031F Hex Color
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Black with a violet undertone, #08031f sits so close to true black that the purple only shows in dim light. It reads somber and heavy, which suits dark mode backgrounds, luxury branding, and formal layouts. White text hits about 20:1 contrast on it, so fine print stays legible. Pair it with warm gold or muted plum instead of flat gray to keep the undertone alive.
Questions about #08031f
What is #08031f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08031f is rgb(8, 3, 31), in HSL hsl(251, 82%, 7%) and in CMYK 74%, 90%, 0%, 88%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #08031f?
Warm metallics like gold and brass bring out its violet undertone, while dusty mauve keeps schemes subtle. Avoid flat mid-grays, which dull the purple and make the color read as plain black.
Is #08031f readable on white or black?
#08031f has a 20.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.04:1 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.