#081A46 Hex Color
A deep authoritative navy blue foundation
This dark, saturated navy commands authority and provides a grounding base for corporate or high-tech interfaces. Because it is so dim, white text pops against it with excellent readability. Use #081a46 as a dominant background to create a serious mood, but pair it with soft gold or warm cream to prevent the design from feeling overly stark or cold. The hex code for this shade is #081a46.
Questions about #081a46
What is #081a46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #081a46 is rgb(8, 26, 70), in HSL hsl(223, 79%, 15%) and in CMYK 89%, 63%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair best with #081a46 for a balanced interface?
Why is #081a46 effective for text-heavy corporate branding?
Because #081a46 is exceptionally dim and saturated, white or very light text stands out with high contrast, making it ideal for long-form content. It provides a professional, grounding base that feels more modern and serious than standard black backgrounds.
Is #081a46 readable on white or black?
#081a46 has a 16.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.