#09435C Hex Color
A serious and grounded dusty navy blue
This dusty, unsaturated shade of navy reads serious and grounded. With its dark, dim character, #09435c works best as a primary background for corporate or technical interfaces where you need to project authority. It provides excellent legibility for white text, offering strong contrast that avoids the harshness of pure black. Pair it with soft cream or muted metallics to prevent the color from feeling too cold or gloomy.
Questions about #09435c
What is #09435c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #09435c is rgb(9, 67, 92), in HSL hsl(198, 82%, 20%) and in CMYK 90%, 27%, 0%, 64%.
How should I use #09435c in professional interface design?
#09435c works best as a primary background color for corporate or technical dashboards where you need to project authority and focus. Its deep, desaturated quality allows white text to pop with excellent legibility while maintaining a soft, non-aggressive visual presence.
Which colors pair well with the deep navy tone of #09435c?
Is #09435c readable on white or black?
#09435c has a 10.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.