#08709C

#08709C

Color Values

HEX

#08709C

RGB

8, 112, 156

HSL

197.8, 90.2%, 32.2%

HSV

197.8, 94.9%, 61.2%

CMYK

94.9%, 28.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5151 0.1073 235.2

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: #08709C;
color: #08709C;
border-color: #08709C;
Nearest Tailwind: Sky 700 #0369A1

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.81:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #08709C?

RGB(8, 112, 156) · HSL(197.8, 90.2%, 32.2%) · CMYK(94.9%, 28.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #08709C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.51:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #08709C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #08709C background; contrast on black is 3.81:1.