#083C66 Hex Color

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#083c66 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its serious, controlled character suits finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant UI background or formal base, pairing it with burgundy or warm ivory for contrast. The hex code #083c66 supports clear white text at about 11.4:1 contrast.

Questions about #083c66

What is #083c66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #083c66 is rgb(8, 60, 102), in HSL hsl(207, 85%, 22%) and in CMYK 92%, 41%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #083c66?
Burgundy and warm ivory pair well with #083c66, adding warmth to its cool, controlled base; pale blue-gray creates a restrained layered scheme, while a light neutral provides clear separation for text, buttons, and other interface elements.
Is #083c66 readable on white or black?
#083c66 has a 11.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.84:1 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.