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#08253B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #08253B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#08253B Color Information

#08253B RGB value is (8, 37, 59). The hex color red value is 8, green is 37, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 206°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of13 percent. The CMYK process values are 86 percent, 37 percent, 0 percent, 77percent.

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#08253B Color Meaning

color #08253B commands through restraint. Deeper than navy and richer than ink, #08253B near-black blue exudes academic rigor, institutional trust, and quiet authority. Color #08253B appears on diplomas, banking interfaces, and elite uniforms—not to impress, but to assure. #08253B’s the color of earned credibility. Color science confirms that #08253B specific shade maximizes readability in print while minimizing glare in low-light settings—making #08253B a staple in scholarly publishing. Its minimal red/green components reduce chromatic aberration, enhancing visual focus. Unlike true black, Color #08253B retains tonal nuance under varied lighting. Historically tied to centuries-old universities and maritime navigation, #08253B bridges intellectual tradition and precision. Modern brands use Color #08253B to signal stability without stagnation—especially in fintech, legal services, and research sectors. #08253B whispers competence so others don’t have to shout #08253B.

Color Conversion

Convert #08253B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#08253B
RGB
rgb(8, 37, 59)
HSL
hsl(206°, 76%, 13%)
CMYK
cmyk(86%, 37%, 0%, 77%)
HSV
hsv(206°, 86%, 23%)
XYZ
1.5511 1.6905 4.3822
Yxy
1.6905 0.2035 0.2217
Hunter Lab
13.0019 -0.0067 -0.0974
CIE-Lab
13.7714 -1.4995 -17.2097

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red8 / 255 (3%)
Green37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue59 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)77 / 100 (77%)
77%

Color Variations

#08253B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#08253B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #08253B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #08253B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #08253B;

Text Color

color: #08253B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #08253B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #08253B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #08253B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08253B 0%, #061a2a 100%);

#08253B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #08253B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.