#091F2B Hex Color
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Darker than most navies, #091f2b sits close to black with a muted, ashy blue undertone. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a settled, serious character, which suits dark mode interfaces, finance, and nautical branding. Treat it as a dominant base rather than an accent, since it can read muddy in small doses next to pure white. The hex code #091f2b carries white text at about 16.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #091f2b
What is #091f2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #091f2b is rgb(9, 31, 43), in HSL hsl(201, 65%, 10%) and in CMYK 79%, 28%, 0%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #091f2b?
Warm accents like terracotta, brass, or burnt orange keep this shade from feeling flat, since its muted blue needs contrast in temperature. Soft off-whites work better than pure white for text and dividers.
Is #091f2b readable on white or black?
#091f2b has a 16.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.