#093959 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue feels serious and formal, making it a natural choice for corporate or professional design projects. Because it is so dark, the hex code #093959 serves best as a dominant base for interfaces or dark mode backgrounds where white text remains crisp. If you are experimenting with mixing black into your palette, this tone offers more dimension than a flat charcoal.
Questions about #093959
What is #093959 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #093959 is rgb(9, 57, 89), in HSL hsl(204, 82%, 19%) and in CMYK 90%, 36%, 0%, 65%.
What makes #093959 effective for professional interface design?
The muted, unsaturated quality of #093959 provides a sophisticated alternative to pure black or high-contrast navy tones. It reduces eye strain in digital dark mode environments while maintaining a crisp, readable hierarchy when paired with clean white or light gray text.
Does #093959 work well with brighter accent colors?
This dark base serves as an excellent anchor for energetic accents because it grounds the visual space without competing for attention. It pairs particularly well with warm tones like mustard or burnt orange, creating a professional balance that feels both reliable and modern.
Is #093959 readable on white or black?
#093959 has a 12.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.74:1 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.