#08859B

#08859B

Color Values

HEX

#08859B

RGB

8, 133, 155

HSL

189.0, 90.2%, 32.0%

HSV

189.0, 94.8%, 60.8%

CMYK

94.8%, 14.2%, 0.0%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.5681 0.0989 215.0

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark cyans and deep aquas convey depth, reliability, and technical mastery. They carry the trustworthiness of blue with a modern, slightly warmer edge from their green component. These tones suggest specialized expertise and sophisticated engineering.

Design Usage

Dark cyan works for cybersecurity brands, developer platforms, and data infrastructure companies. It creates striking dark-mode accents and terminal-style interfaces that feel technical yet approachable. Pair it with lighter cyan highlights and neutral grays for a layered, depth-rich design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #08859B;
color: #08859B;
border-color: #08859B;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 600 #0891B2

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.84:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #08859B?

RGB(8, 133, 155) · HSL(189.0, 90.2%, 32.0%) · CMYK(94.8%, 14.2%, 0.0%, 39.2%)

Does #08859B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.34:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #08859B?

Use 000000 text on a #08859B background; contrast on black is 4.84:1.