#009DD5 Hex Color
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This cool, steady sky blue carries a professional, tech-forward edge. While its brightness makes it an energetic choice for UI accents or navigational icons, it can feel overwhelming as a full background. Pair #009dd5 with warm grays or clean white to keep the layout from looking too aggressive. The hex code for this color is #009dd5, and it remains highly readable with black text.
Questions about #009dd5
What is #009dd5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #009dd5 is rgb(0, 157, 213), in HSL hsl(196, 100%, 42%) and in CMYK 100%, 26%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #009dd5 for a UI layout?
#009dd5 is a high-energy blue that stays balanced when paired with charcoal for text or soft warm grays for backgrounds. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation neons, as this reduces readability and causes visual vibration for the user.
Is #009dd5 readable on white or black?
#009dd5 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.78:1 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.