#08456B Hex Color
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A serious and unsaturated navy, #08456b conveys stability and professional trust. It performs best as a dominant UI background where readability matters, as it supports white text with an accessible 10.1:1 contrast ratio. Avoid using it in small areas where it might look muddy. Instead, lean into its depth by pairing it with soft warm neutrals. The hex code is #08456b.
Questions about #08456b
What is #08456b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08456b is rgb(8, 69, 107), in HSL hsl(203, 86%, 23%) and in CMYK 93%, 36%, 0%, 58%.
How should I use #08456b in professional web design?
#08456b works best as a primary background color for clean, trust-focused interfaces. Its high contrast ratio ensures white text remains readable, but avoid using it for small, thin text or fine lines where the depth might lose definition and appear muddy.
What colors pair well with #08456b for a balanced palette?
Is #08456b readable on white or black?
#08456b has a 10.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.07:1 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.