#082D42 Hex Color
Deep moody navy with professional weight
#082d42 is a dense, desaturated navy that leans heavily into dark, moody territory. Because it sits on the cooler end of the spectrum, it works best as a stable background or a primary anchor for corporate and tech-focused interfaces. While white text provides excellent readability against its dark surface, avoid using it for fine, small details where it may lose clarity. The hex code for this shade is #082d42.
Questions about #082d42
What is #082d42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #082d42 is rgb(8, 45, 66), in HSL hsl(202, 78%, 15%) and in CMYK 88%, 32%, 0%, 74%.
Is #082d42 suitable for small text or fine details?
This hex color is often too dark for body text readability, though it serves as an excellent foundation for high-contrast white typography. Use #082d42 for backgrounds or primary headers to keep your interface clean and readable without sacrificing that professional mood.
What color schemes work best with the deep navy of #082d42?
This shade pairs beautifully with cool gray for a balanced professional look or soft cream to reduce the intensity of the darkness. Because #082d42 is quite dense, accenting it with lighter, muted tones creates a cohesive and modern interface.
Is #082d42 readable on white or black?
#082d42 has a 14.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.