#08426E Hex Color
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#08426e is a dark, muted blue with cool undertones and subdued intensity. Its serious, dependable character suits finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant UI background or supporting tone with burgundy and pale gray. White text has about 10.4:1 contrast on this color. The hex code for this blue is #08426e.
Questions about #08426e
What is #08426e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08426e is rgb(8, 66, 110), in HSL hsl(206, 86%, 23%) and in CMYK 93%, 40%, 0%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #08426e?
#08426e pairs well with pale gray, white, and burgundy, which balance its cool, serious blue without competing with its subdued intensity; use pale neutrals for clean layouts and burgundy as a restrained accent in interfaces or brand palettes.
Does #08426e read as warm or cool?
#08426e reads as a cool blue because its deep blue base and restrained saturation create a calm, formal impression rather than the energy of a warm, highly saturated blue in most palettes.
Is #08426e readable on white or black?
#08426e has a 10.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.