#009BDD Hex Color
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The hex code #009bdd is a fully saturated blue with a cyan lean, bright and cold. It reads as dependable and secure, which suits finance, tech, and healthcare branding. Best as a dominant base or bold accent; long text blocks on it can tire the eye. Black text clears AA on it at about 6.7:1 contrast. It flatters warm coral better than safe neutrals. Compare other shades of blue.
Questions about #009bdd
What is #009bdd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #009bdd is rgb(0, 155, 221), in HSL hsl(198, 100%, 43%) and in CMYK 100%, 30%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #009bdd?
Warm coral gives #009bdd a lively complementary spark, while charcoal grounds it for a more serious palette. Skip camel and soft grays; this saturation flattens them.
Is #009bdd readable on white or black?
#009bdd has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.73:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.