#085993 Hex Color
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Dark and slightly muted, #085993 is a cool blue with a shaded, low-brightness character. It suggests responsibility, security, and trust without feeling vivid or playful. Use it as a dominant UI background or branding base, pairing it with warm white or muted copper. The hex code #085993 supports clear white body text, with about 7.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #085993
What is #085993 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #085993 is rgb(8, 89, 147), in HSL hsl(205, 90%, 30%) and in CMYK 95%, 39%, 0%, 42%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #085993?
#085993 pairs well with warm white for clean contrast, muted copper for restrained warmth, and pale blue-gray for a calm coordinated scheme that keeps interfaces professional and easy to scan.
Is #085993 readable on white or black?
#085993 has a 7.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 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.