Color #08014B Color / Colour Code #08014B
This page shows the hex color code for color #08014b (#08014B). The colour is a blue tone with 97% saturation and 15% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #08014B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#08014B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 216, 246, and 276 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 246, 6, and 126 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #08014B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 246 and saturation at 97%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 246 to 291 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 246 with its complement at 66 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #08014B
Lightness variations at hue 246 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #08014B
Design Use Cases for #08014B
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #08014B is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#08014B at 15% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its blue character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Trust & Professional Identity
#08014B sits in the blue range (hue 246). Blue is the world's most popular color for corporate identities because it conveys trust, stability, and competence. Use it for navigation bars, link text, form focus states, and any element where user confidence matters. Financial, healthcare, and technology brands rely heavily on this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #08014B (hue 246) to its complement at hue 66. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 276. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #08014b, #444b01);
CSS Code for #08014B
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About Color #08014B (#08014B)
#08014B is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 8 red, 1 green, and 75 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 75.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 246 degrees with 97% saturation and 15% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #08014B is 12/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 89% cyan, 99% magenta, 0% yellow, and 71% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #08014B against white is 18.81:1 and against black is 1.12:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #444B01 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #08014B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #011F4B and #2E014B, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #08014B?
- #08014B is Color #08014B, a blue color (colour) with RGB(8, 1, 75), HSL(246, 97%, 15%), and CMYK(89%, 99%, 0%, 71%). Its perceived brightness is 12/255.
- Is #08014B accessible for text?
- Against white, #08014B has a contrast ratio of 18.81:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.12:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #08014B?
- The complementary colour is #444B01 (hue 66). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #011F4B and #2E014B. The triadic palette adds #4B0901 and #014B09 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #08014B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #08014b; or rgb(8, 1, 75); or hsl(246, 97%, 15%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 246 97% 15%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.