#08154F Hex Color
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#08154f is a very dark, muted blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, controlled mood, making it effective as a dominant background for finance, security, government, and corporate designs. White text reads clearly at about 17.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this dependable dark blue is #08154f.
Questions about #08154f
What is #08154f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08154f is rgb(8, 21, 79), in HSL hsl(229, 82%, 17%) and in CMYK 90%, 73%, 0%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #08154f?
Pair #08154f with white for crisp contrast, pale blue for a restrained monochromatic scheme, or a warm accent such as coral to offset its cool violet undertone in buttons and highlights.
Is #08154f readable on white or black?
#08154f has a 17.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.