Color swatch image showing #08255A with RGB(8,37,90) values
Color swatch image showing #08255A with RGB(8,37,90) values

#08255A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #08255A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#08255A Color Information

#08255A RGB value is (8, 37, 90). The hex color red value is 8, green is 37, and blue is 90. Its HSL format shows a hue of 219°, saturation of 84 percent, and lightness of 19 percent. The CMYK process values are 91 percent, 59 percent, 0 percent, 65 percent.

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#08255A Color Meaning

Color #08255A signifies profound depth, celestial mystery, and silent authority. #08255A very dark, slightly purplish blue is the color of the sky just after dusk, the deep sea at night, and distant mountain ranges. Psychologically, color #08255A is absorbing, contemplative, and awe-inspiring, encouraging introspection, reverence, and a sense of vast, quiet potential. #08255A conveys a solemn, dignified authority and the promise of hidden knowledge. #08255A color is the visual representation of profound silence. Culturally, color #08255A is associated with astronomy, nautical navigation, and formal academic regalia, symbolizing the pursuit of unknown frontiers, disciplined study, and established institutions of knowledge. Symbolically, #08255A represents the infinite, the source of wisdom, and the protective cloak of night. Spiritually, color #08255A connects to the cosmic consciousness of the crown chakra, embodying the deep, silent unity of the universe and the intellect's reach into the unknown.

Color Conversion

Convert #08255A 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
#08255A
RGB
rgb(8, 37, 90)
HSL
hsl(219°, 84%, 19%)
CMYK
cmyk(91%, 59%, 0%, 65%)
HSV
hsv(219°, 91%, 35%)
XYZ
2.6072 2.1129 9.9433
Yxy
2.1129 0.1778 0.1441
Hunter Lab
14.5358 0.0809 -0.3275
CIE-Lab
16.0691 12.5636 -34.7728

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red8 / 255 (3%)
Green37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue90 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan91 / 100 (91%)
91%
Magenta59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)65 / 100 (65%)
65%

Color Variations

#08255A 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

#08255A 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 #08255A 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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#08255A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

14.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #08255A 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

#08255A

protanopia

#15154d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #08255A;

Text Color

color: #08255A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #08255A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #08255A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #08255A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08255A 0%, #05183b 100%);

#08255A Color FAQs

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