#083079 Hex Color
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Dark and cool, #083079 is a saturated blue with a slightly muted finish. It gives interfaces and brand systems a serious, dependable feel without looking black. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 12.3:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for a richer formal palette. The hex code for this deep blue is #083079.
Questions about #083079
What is #083079 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #083079 is rgb(8, 48, 121), in HSL hsl(219, 88%, 25%) and in CMYK 93%, 60%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #083079?
#083079 pairs cleanly with white for high-contrast interfaces and with burgundy for a richer formal palette; pale blue-gray or warm neutrals can soften its depth without competing with its cool, serious character.
Where can #083079 be used?
#083079 works well as a dominant background for navigation, headers, dashboards, and formal brand systems, especially when balanced with white text and lighter supporting surfaces around it.
Is #083079 readable on white or black?
#083079 has a 12.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.70:1 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.