#091159 Hex Color
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Dark and cool, #091159 is a highly saturated navy blue with a slight violet undertone. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, controlled mood suited to security, finance, government, and technology. Use this hex code as a dominant background with bright accents or white type. White text reaches about 17.0:1 contrast, but dark details can disappear.
Questions about #091159
What is #091159 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #091159 is rgb(9, 17, 89), in HSL hsl(234, 82%, 19%) and in CMYK 90%, 81%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #091159?
Pair #091159 with burgundy, muted apricot, or pale blue to soften its cold depth; warm accents keep the palette from feeling severe, while off-white text and restrained metallic tones preserve its formal character.
Is #091159 readable on white or black?
#091159 has a 16.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.