#09225D Hex Color
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#09225d is a very dark, restrained blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, secure, and formal feel, making it effective for corporate branding, finance, technology, and dark UI backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with white text, which reaches about 15:1 contrast. The hex code for this deep blue is #09225d.
Questions about #09225d
What is #09225d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #09225d is rgb(9, 34, 93), in HSL hsl(222, 82%, 20%) and in CMYK 90%, 63%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #09225d?
#09225d pairs well with white, pale blue, and soft gray for clean contrast, while a muted gold accent adds warmth without disrupting its formal, secure character in branding or interfaces.
Does #09225d look warm or cool?
#09225d reads as a cool, very dark blue because its slight violet undertone keeps it from feeling warm, while its low lightness adds a serious, secure character suited to corporate, finance, technology, and dark interface designs.
Is #09225d readable on white or black?
#09225d has a 15.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.