#085B7E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, this deep blue carries a serious, steady mood rather than a bright one. The hex code #085b7e works well as a dominant base in finance, security, or healthcare design, where white text reaches roughly 7.5:1 contrast. It looks richer against warm accents like terracotta or muted gold. At small sizes it can turn muddy, so save it for backgrounds and large type.
Questions about #085b7e
What is #085b7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #085b7e is rgb(8, 91, 126), in HSL hsl(198, 88%, 26%) and in CMYK 94%, 28%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #085b7e?
Warm accents like terracotta, dusty coral, or muted gold bring out its depth and keep it from reading flat. For a quieter palette, soft grays and warm off-whites work as supporting neutrals.
Is #085b7e readable on white or black?
#085b7e has a 7.47:1 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.