#0851AF Hex Color
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#0851af is a saturated, dark blue with a cool cast and strong visual weight. Its vivid intensity brings energy and focus to calls to action, technology interfaces, finance branding, and security products. Use it as a dominant base with white text, since its roughly 7.5:1 contrast supports readable body copy. The hex code is #0851af.
Questions about #0851af
What is #0851af in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0851af is rgb(8, 81, 175), in HSL hsl(214, 91%, 36%) and in CMYK 95%, 54%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #0851af in a palette?
Pair #0851af with a warm off-white to soften its cool intensity, then add a muted orange accent. Pale blue tints can extend the palette into a controlled monochromatic interface without weakening its focus.
Is #0851af better as a background or accent?
Its dark value and strong saturation let #0851af work as a dominant UI background, header, or button color, especially with white text. For large areas, balance it with lighter surfaces so the interface does not feel heavy.
Is #0851af readable on white or black?
#0851af has a 7.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.80:1 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.