#09478E Hex Color
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#09478e is a dark, strongly saturated blue with a cool, clear finish and serious depth. It suits corporate branding, finance, security, and technology interfaces that need authority and trust. Use it as a dominant base with burgundy accents, while white text provides strong readability at about a 9.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #09478e.
Questions about #09478e
What is #09478e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #09478e is rgb(9, 71, 142), in HSL hsl(212, 88%, 30%) and in CMYK 94%, 50%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #09478e?
Does #09478e look warm or cool?
#09478e reads as a cool blue because its strong blue hue and clear, saturated finish lean away from red and yellow warmth, giving it a focused, authoritative character suited to digital products, corporate identities, and security-focused designs.
Is #09478e readable on white or black?
#09478e has a 9.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.30:1 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.