#08198A Hex Color
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This saturated, dark navy holds a serious, authoritative presence that works well for corporate and legal branding. While it feels grounded, it can appear quite heavy across large, uninterrupted areas. Use #08198a as a bold accent or secondary color rather than a full background to maintain legibility. Pair it with crisp white type, which boasts a strong 13.8:1 contrast ratio against the hex code.
Questions about #08198a
What is #08198a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08198a is rgb(8, 25, 138), in HSL hsl(232, 89%, 29%) and in CMYK 94%, 82%, 0%, 46%.
How should I use #08198a in a design layout?
Because #08198a is quite dark and heavy, use it as a bold accent or secondary element rather than a full background to ensure your layout stays readable. It creates a professional, authoritative look when paired with clean, high-contrast white text.
Does #08198a work well with other colors?
This deep navy creates a sophisticated balance when paired with softer, lighter neutrals or metallic silver tones. Because it is highly saturated, avoid pairing it with other equally intense primary colors unless you are intentionally creating a sharp, high-energy contrast.
Is #08198a readable on white or black?
#08198a has a 13.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.