#08417D Hex Color
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Dark and cool, #08417d is a strongly saturated blue with low lightness and a serious, controlled presence. It works well as a dominant background for finance, technology, government, and corporate interfaces. White text reads clearly against it at about 10.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this dark blue is #08417d.
Questions about #08417d
What is #08417d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08417d is rgb(8, 65, 125), in HSL hsl(211, 88%, 26%) and in CMYK 94%, 48%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #08417d?
#08417d pairs well with white, pale blue, cool gray, and warm accents such as amber or coral; these combinations balance its deep, cool saturation while preserving a clear visual hierarchy.
Where does #08417d work best in a design?
#08417d works best for navigation bars, hero sections, dashboards, and formal brand interfaces where a dark, controlled blue should create focus without feeling as stark as black.
Is #08417d readable on white or black?
#08417d has a 10.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.