#091D53 Hex Color
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The hex code #091d53 is a very dark, muted navy blue with cool undertones and low saturation. Its serious, controlled character suits security, finance, technology, government, and formal interfaces. Use it as a dominant background or dark-mode base; white text reaches about 16.0:1 contrast, comfortably meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #091d53
What is #091d53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #091d53 is rgb(9, 29, 83), in HSL hsl(224, 80%, 18%) and in CMYK 89%, 65%, 0%, 67%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #091d53?
Pairing #091d53 with burgundy or muted copper adds warmth without weakening its formal character, while pale blue-gray can soften interfaces. Keep warmer accents limited to buttons, rules, or small highlights so the dark base remains controlled.
Is #091d53 readable on white or black?
#091d53 has a 16.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.