Color swatch image showing #08458E with RGB(8,69,142) values
Color swatch image showing #08458E with RGB(8,69,142) values

#08458E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #08458E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#08458E Color Information

#08458E RGB value is (8, 69, 142). The hex color red value is 8, green is 69, and blue is 142. Its HSL format shows a hue of 213°, saturation of 89 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 94 percent, 51 percent, 0 percent, 44 percent.

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#08458E Color Meaning

Color #08458E conveys intellect, trust, and calm authority. #08458E deep, vivid blue evokes confidence, stability, and focused energy. Psychologically, color #08458E promotes concentration, mental clarity, and responsible decision-making, making #08458E ideal for professional or educational spaces. Culturally, color #08458E represents knowledge, reliability, and dignity in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions associate deep blue with calm, water energy, and introspection. Fengshui values #08458E for clarity, focus, and mental equilibrium. Spiritually, #08458E resonates with the throat chakra, enhancing communication, self-expression, and thoughtful articulation. In design and arts, color #08458E functions as a commanding accent, primary color, or authoritative tone. Its deep, vivid hue pairs with whites, greys, and muted yellows, appearing in uniforms, branding, and professional or academic designs.

Color Conversion

Convert #08458E 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
#08458E
RGB
rgb(8, 69, 142)
HSL
hsl(213°, 89%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(94%, 51%, 0%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(213°, 94%, 56%)
XYZ
7.1107 6.2609 26.4249
Yxy
6.2609 0.1787 0.1573
Hunter Lab
25.0218 0.2698 -1.4461
CIE-Lab
30.0613 12.1427 -45.3360

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red8 / 255 (3%)
Green69 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue142 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Magenta51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#08458E 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

#08458E 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 #08458E 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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#08458E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #08458E 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

#08458E

protanopia

#22237c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #08458E;

Text Color

color: #08458E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #08458E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #08458E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #08458E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08458E 0%, #052a57 100%);

#08458E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #08458E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.