#0833B1 Hex Color
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Deep and dim, #0833b1 sits between blue and navy with a cold, serious edge. It works best as a dominant base in finance, tech, or law enforcement design, where its low lightness signals trust and control. White text reads clearly on this hex code at about 9.9:1 contrast. It also looks richer against burgundy than against plain gray. If you want to build shades like this yourself, see what colors make blue.
Questions about #0833b1
What is #0833b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0833b1 is rgb(8, 51, 177), in HSL hsl(225, 91%, 36%) and in CMYK 95%, 71%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #0833b1?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 9.9:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. Dark text fails on this shade, so keep all foreground elements light.
What colors pair well with #0833b1?
Burgundy and muted gold both bring out its depth without competing for attention. Cool grays work too, though they flatten the mood rather than sharpen it.
Is #0833b1 readable on white or black?
#0833b1 has a 9.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.