#09456E Hex Color
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This dim, desaturated navy projects authority and serious stability. Because it is quite dark, #09456e works best as a solid foundation for corporate backgrounds or moody UI components. White text is highly readable against this shade, maintaining a strong contrast ratio for accessibility. Avoid using it as a subtle accent, as its heavy, muted nature can easily overwhelm lighter, more delicate colors in a layout.
Questions about #09456e
What is #09456e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #09456e is rgb(9, 69, 110), in HSL hsl(204, 85%, 23%) and in CMYK 92%, 37%, 0%, 57%.
What colors pair best with #09456e in a design layout?
This deep navy works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like crisp whites or light grays to maintain readability. For accent colors, it balances well against soft gold or muted terracotta tones which prevent the layout from feeling too cold or severe.
Is #09456e readable on white or black?
#09456e has a 10.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.