#081B86 Hex Color
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#081b86 is a dark, highly saturated blue with a cool, slightly violet cast. Its low lightness creates a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use this hex code as a dominant background, paired with burgundy or warm gray for contrast. White text reads clearly on it, with about a 13.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #081b86
What is #081b86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #081b86 is rgb(8, 27, 134), in HSL hsl(231, 89%, 28%) and in CMYK 94%, 80%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #081b86?
#081b86 pairs well with burgundy, warm gray, and white, using warm accents to soften its cool violet cast while preserving a serious, polished feel in interfaces and brand palettes. Use burgundy sparingly for emphasis and warm gray for supporting surfaces.
Does #081b86 look warm or cool?
#081b86 reads as a cool blue because its high saturation is paired with a slight violet cast, while its low lightness creates a restrained, serious mood suited to finance, technology, government, and security-focused designs.
Is #081b86 readable on white or black?
#081b86 has a 13.89:1 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.