#094C9A Hex Color
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This cool, deep shade carries a serious authority that works well for finance and government interfaces. Because #094c9a is highly saturated, it can feel aggressive on large surfaces. Use it as a secondary accent to ground lighter palettes, or pair it with soft, warm grays to soften its intensity. White text reads clearly against this hex code, ensuring good accessibility for UI elements.
Questions about #094c9a
What is #094c9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #094c9a is rgb(9, 76, 154), in HSL hsl(212, 89%, 32%) and in CMYK 94%, 51%, 0%, 40%.
How can I balance the intensity of #094c9a in a UI design?
Use #094c9a primarily as a secondary accent color rather than a dominant background to prevent visual fatigue. Pairing it with light gray or soft off-white backgrounds grounds the high saturation and maintains a clean, professional aesthetic for financial or data-heavy dashboards.
Is #094c9a readable on white or black?
#094c9a has a 8.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.51:1 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.