#08113D Hex Color
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#08113d is an extremely dark, desaturated navy that leans into near-black territory. Because of its low lightness, this hex code provides an excellent anchor for UI backgrounds, offering far more personality than pure black. It pairs effectively with crisp white text for high accessibility, but avoid using it for small, thin lines where it might lose definition against similarly dark colors.
Questions about #08113d
What is #08113d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08113d is rgb(8, 17, 61), in HSL hsl(230, 77%, 14%) and in CMYK 87%, 72%, 0%, 76%.
Why use #08113d instead of pure black for web backgrounds?
#08113d provides a softer, more professional aesthetic than pure black by reducing eye strain and increasing perceived depth. It grounds high-contrast designs while maintaining a sophisticated, modern feel that prevents UI elements from appearing harsh or jarring to the user.
What colors pair best with #08113d?
Is #08113d readable on white or black?
#08113d has a 18.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.15:1 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.