#081216

#081216

Color Values

HEX

#081216

RGB

8, 18, 22

HSL

197.1, 46.7%, 5.9%

HSV

197.1, 63.6%, 8.6%

CMYK

63.6%, 18.2%, 0.0%, 91.4%

OKLCH

0.1744 0.0171 224.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #081216;
color: #081216;
border-color: #081216;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 950 #09090B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

18.95:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.11:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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