#083B78 Hex Color
Deep navy with a serious edge
The hex code #083b78 is a dark, deep navy blue with cool undertones and low lightness. Its serious, controlled character suits security, finance, government, and corporate interfaces, especially as a dominant background or strong contrast field. Pair it with burgundy for a richer formal palette, while white text remains highly readable at about 11.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #083b78
What is #083b78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #083b78 is rgb(8, 59, 120), in HSL hsl(213, 88%, 25%) and in CMYK 93%, 51%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #083b78?
Where does #083b78 work best in design?
#083b78 works best as a dominant background, header, or uniform color in finance, security, government, and corporate design. Its low lightness creates authority and visual weight, so use lighter text and accents rather than making it a dense full-page field.
Is #083b78 readable on white or black?
#083b78 has a 11.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.90:1 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.