#0826D1 Hex Color
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With very high saturation and low lightness, #0826d1 is a vivid, deep blue with a cool, slightly violet cast. It brings authority and focus to technology, finance, government, and security branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which provides about a 9.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #0826d1.
Questions about #0826d1
What is #0826d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0826d1 is rgb(8, 38, 209), in HSL hsl(231, 93%, 43%) and in CMYK 96%, 82%, 0%, 18%.
Which colors pair well with #0826d1?
#0826d1 pairs well with white, pale blue, cool gray, and warm accents such as coral or amber, creating crisp contrast while keeping the vivid blue in focus. Use lighter neutrals for spacious layouts and warmer accents for calls to action.
Is #0826d1 warm or cool?
#0826d1 reads as a cool blue because its hue leans slightly toward violet and its saturation is very high, giving it a focused, authoritative feel rather than the softer warmth associated with yellow- or red-leaning blues.
Is #0826d1 readable on white or black?
#0826d1 has a 9.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.20:1 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.