#081E44 Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated blue sits heavily on the page, offering a grounded and serious tone for formal designs. Because it is quite dim, it works best as a dominant base color for UI backgrounds where you need high contrast. Pair it with soft whites or creams to prevent a muddy appearance. The hex code for this shade is #081e44.
Questions about #081e44
What is #081e44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #081e44 is rgb(8, 30, 68), in HSL hsl(218, 79%, 15%) and in CMYK 88%, 56%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair best with #081e44?
Because #081e44 is so dark and muted, it works best when paired with high-contrast, lighter neutrals like ivory or soft warm greys. Avoid pairing it with other dark tones, as this will muddy your design and reduce readability.
Is #081e44 readable on white or black?
#081e44 has a 16.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.