#081B87 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated navy carries a serious and authoritative presence. Because #081b87 is so dark, it works best as a grounding base for corporate branding or moody UI backgrounds. White text creates a sharp, legible 13.8:1 contrast, making it an excellent choice for clean, readable layouts. While it might look too heavy for large text, it shines when paired with bright accent colors or mixing purple for a richer aesthetic.
Questions about #081b87
What is #081b87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #081b87 is rgb(8, 27, 135), in HSL hsl(231, 89%, 28%) and in CMYK 94%, 80%, 0%, 47%.
Which accent colors work best with #081b87?
This deep navy anchors well with bright, energetic accents that prevent it from feeling too heavy. Try pairing it with golden yellow or vibrant coral to create visual interest while maintaining the authority of the base navy.
Is #081b87 readable on white or black?
#081b87 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.