#084B9C Hex Color
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The hex code #084b9c is a dark, saturated blue with a cool, slightly muted finish. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, secure feel, while the strong chroma keeps it clear rather than gloomy. Use it as a dominant UI background or branding base with white text, which reaches about 8.4:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #084b9c
What is #084b9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #084b9c is rgb(8, 75, 156), in HSL hsl(213, 90%, 32%) and in CMYK 95%, 52%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #084b9c in a design palette?
#084b9c pairs well with warm burgundy, muted terracotta, or soft gray because these companions offset its cool depth while preserving the blue's strong chroma and serious character across interfaces, brand systems, and print layouts. Keep accents limited to buttons, highlights, or small details.
Is #084b9c readable on white or black?
#084b9c has a 8.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 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.