#085C99 Hex Color

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This cool, dark blue feels grounded and professional without veering into navy territory. With its muted, unsaturated quality, #085c99 works best as a solid base for UI backgrounds or corporate branding. It maintains excellent readability with white text, offering plenty of contrast for clean layouts. The hex code for this serious, dependable shade is #085c99.

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What is #085c99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #085c99 is rgb(8, 92, 153), in HSL hsl(205, 90%, 32%) and in CMYK 95%, 40%, 0%, 40%.

Which colors pair effectively with #085c99?

This muted blue creates a sophisticated aesthetic when paired with sand or cream for a balanced, approachable palette. For higher contrast designs, try using it alongside a sharp mustard to create visual interest while keeping the overall composition grounded.

Is #085c99 readable on white or black?

#085c99 has a 6.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

#085C99 Hex Color

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