#082552 Hex Color

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The hex code #082552 is a dark, muted blue with cool undertones and low saturation, giving layouts a serious, controlled mood. Its depth supports trust and stability in finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant UI background or formal base, then add burgundy or warm ivory for contrast. White text remains highly readable over this hex code.

Questions about #082552

What is #082552 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #082552 is rgb(8, 37, 82), in HSL hsl(216, 82%, 18%) and in CMYK 90%, 55%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #082552?
#082552 pairs well with warm ivory, muted burgundy, and restrained gold accents, which soften its cool depth while preserving a formal, trustworthy visual tone in interfaces, branding, and presentation layouts.
What mood does #082552 create?
#082552 creates a serious, controlled mood because its dark value and cool blue undertones suggest stability, focus, and trust rather than energy or playfulness, making it well suited to finance, security, government, and corporate interfaces.
Is #082552 readable on white or black?
#082552 has a 15.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.