#092561 Hex Color
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#092561 is a deep navy with a cool, muted character. Its low lightness suits dark mode backgrounds, corporate branding, and large type, though small details can sink into it. White text on #092561 reaches about 14.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. It reads richer against burgundy or warm gold than against plain gray. Push it darker and you get close to what colors make black.
Questions about #092561
What is #092561 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #092561 is rgb(9, 37, 97), in HSL hsl(221, 83%, 21%) and in CMYK 91%, 62%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #092561?
Burgundy, warm gold, and soft cream all flatter #092561 because their warmth offsets its cool, dim undertone. Plain gray pairings tend to look flat next to it, so lean toward warmer accents when building a palette.
Is #092561 readable on white or black?
#092561 has a 14.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.