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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#08427D — Cobalt
#08427D is a dark saturated blue sitting at 210° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #08427D
- f1f7fe
- c5e0fb
- 98c8f8
- 6cb1f6
- 409af3
- 1482f0
- 0d6bc8
- 0a539c
- 073c70
- 042444
- 020d18
Color schemes using #08427D
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#08427D FAQ
What color is #08427D?
#08427D is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 210 degrees, 88% saturation and 26% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #08427D?
#08427D is rgb(8, 66, 125) in RGB, hsl(210, 88%, 26%) in HSL, and cmyk(94%, 47%, 0%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #08427D?
White text on this background reaches 10.07:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.09:1.
What colors go well with #08427D?
Its direct complement is #7D4208. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7D0808 and #7D7D08 gives you contrast without the vibration.