#081C8D Hex Color
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Reach for this navy when a design needs a dark, serious base: finance dashboards, law firm branding, formal uniforms. The hex code #081c8d sits deep and cool, nearly indigo, saturated enough to read blue instead of black. White type holds up on it at about 13.5:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable. Burgundy or muted gold accents keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #081c8d
What is #081c8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #081c8d is rgb(8, 28, 141), in HSL hsl(231, 89%, 29%) and in CMYK 94%, 80%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #081c8d?
White and gold are the safest pairings, but burgundy or warm ochre make #081c8d feel richer than the usual gray palette. Keep accents small so the navy stays dominant.
Is #081c8d readable on white or black?
#081c8d has a 13.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.