#08255B Hex Color
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The hex code #08255b is a deep, cool navy with very low lightness and restrained chroma, giving it a serious, controlled feel. Use it as a dominant background in finance, security, government, or corporate interfaces, then add burgundy for warmth. White text has about a 14.7:1 contrast ratio, making it suitable for small body copy.
Questions about #08255b
What is #08255b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08255b is rgb(8, 37, 91), in HSL hsl(219, 84%, 19%) and in CMYK 91%, 59%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #08255b?
#08255b pairs well with white for crisp contrast, pale blue for a restrained monochromatic look, and burgundy for a warmer accent that softens its formal navy character, while light neutrals keep layouts open and readable.
Where does #08255b work best in a design?
#08255b works best as a dominant background, navigation color, or headline shade in finance, security, government, and corporate interfaces, where its low lightness and cool blue undertone support a serious, controlled mood without the starkness of pure black.
Does #08255b feel warm or cool?
#08255b reads as cool because its dark blue hue has no noticeable yellow or red warmth, creating a calm, formal, and controlled impression that suits structured interfaces and understated visual identities.
Is #08255b readable on white or black?
#08255b has a 14.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.