What color is #0822B2?

#0822B2 is a dark, vivid blue. In RGB it is rgb(8, 34, 178), and in HSL hsl(231, 91%, 36%).

Is #0822B2 accessible as text?

On white, #0822B2 has a contrast ratio of 11.16:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.88:1 (fails). For text placed on #0822B2, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #0822B2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is blue-800 (#193CB8).

What colors go well with #0822B2?

#0822B2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AF9608. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #0822B2 below.

Is #0822B2 good for buttons?

#0822B2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #0822B2 — black text only reaches 1.88:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #0822B2 the same as CSS mediumblue?

No — #0822B2 is not the CSS named color mediumblue, but mediumblue (#0000CD) is the closest CSS named color.

#0822B2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #0822B2

Not just a swatch — here's how #0822B2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #0822B2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Luxury Packaging Feature · 5 colors

Feature #0822B2 Anchor #141210 Accent #DD965A Secondary #242933 Surface #F4ECE3

Klein Blue carries the depth in this luxury scheme, offset by a brass accent and near-black and held together by a deep neutral and an off-white surface.

Tech Product Signal · 5 colors

Signal #0822B2 Surface #14161A Highlight #F4F6F8 Secondary #5A6672 Accent #2853CF

Klein Blue is the vivid signal in this product UI — on a near-black surface with cool white, a slate grey and a lighter tint of Klein Blue.

Moody Editorial Color · 5 colors

Color #0822B2 Anchor #2A2A2E Secondary #6E6E74 Surface #EEE5DB Accent #210068

Klein Blue adds the colour to this moody editorial scheme — charcoal and a mid-grey around it, a bone highlight, and a muted jewel accent drawn from Klein Blue.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #0822B2 Accent #A5C4C2 Surface #DDDBBF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #21344A

Klein Blue opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F8F4EF Accent #0822B2 Secondary #516694 Support #9D8F88 Ink #18140F

Klein Blue is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Klein Blue carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #0822B2 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 9/100

Cool

Reads cool and recessive — calming, technical, good for trust-led UI.

Softness 23/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 68/100

High

Deep and grounding — anchors a layout, strong dark-mode base.

Naturalness 0/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 14/100

Very low

Clean and current — no dusty, aged cast.

Luxury 60/100

Moderate

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 85/100

Very high

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 51/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 16/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 60/100

Moderate

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

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People also use #0822B2 with

Carolina Blue Indigo Dark Goldenrod Gainsboro Prussian Blue

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 11.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #C9CFF4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #2708AF — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #0822B2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #0822B2;
  --color-base-rgb: 8 34 178;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(37.4% 0.220 265.1);
  --color-50: #F0F2FE;
  --color-100: #D8DDFD;
  --color-200: #B1BCFB;
  --color-300: #7D8EF2;
  --color-400: #4E64E4;
  --color-500: #2A42CB;
  --color-600: #28399A;
  --color-700: #232E6C;
  --color-800: #1B2146;
  --color-900: #12162B;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  klein-blue: {
    50: '#F0F2FE',
    100: '#D8DDFD',
    200: '#B1BCFB',
    300: '#7D8EF2',
    400: '#4E64E4',
    500: '#2A42CB',
    600: '#28399A',
    700: '#232E6C',
    800: '#1B2146',
    900: '#12162B',
  },
}

$base: #0822B2;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #F0F2FE;
$base-100: #D8DDFD;
$base-200: #B1BCFB;
$base-300: #7D8EF2;
$base-400: #4E64E4;
$base-500: #2A42CB;
$base-600: #28399A;
$base-700: #232E6C;
$base-800: #1B2146;
$base-900: #12162B;
$base-hover: #071B8C;
$base-subtle: #ACB6F0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#0822B2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F0F2FE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#D8DDFD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#B1BCFB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#7D8EF2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#4E64E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#2A42CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#28399A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#232E6C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#1B2146",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#12162B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #0822B2

Color Lab

Pairs with #0822B2

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