#083963 Hex Color
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#083963 is a dark navy with cool blue undertones and low lightness, giving it a subdued, serious feel. Its controlled character fits finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant base with warm burgundy accents, or for large UI panels and headers. As a hex code, #083963 supports white text at about 11.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #083963
What is #083963 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #083963 is rgb(8, 57, 99), in HSL hsl(208, 85%, 21%) and in CMYK 92%, 42%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #083963?
Warm burgundy creates a restrained, polished contrast with #083963, while soft cream lightens layouts without making them feel stark. Use burgundy for small accents and cream for secondary surfaces, labels, or spacious editorial backgrounds.
Is #083963 readable on white or black?
#083963 has a 11.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.77:1 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.