#082740 Hex Color
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The hex code #082740 is a dark, muted navy with cool blue-gray undertones and low lightness. Its shadowed, serious character supports finance, security, technology, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background with white type, which reaches about 15.3:1 contrast and passes WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #082740
What is #082740 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #082740 is rgb(8, 39, 64), in HSL hsl(207, 78%, 14%) and in CMYK 88%, 39%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #082740?
#082740 pairs well with warm off-white, muted burgundy, and dusty ochre because warmer notes soften its cool, low-lightness base. Use these tones as accents while keeping the navy dominant.
Where does #082740 work best in a design?
#082740 works best as a dominant dark background, navigation color, or formal brand base where its low lightness creates structure and lighter content carries emphasis without competing for attention. Add contrast variation to prevent large areas from looking muddy.
Is #082740 readable on white or black?
#082740 has a 15.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.