#095B9E Hex Color
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This dark, muted blue carries a serious and professional weight. Because of its steady, reliable character, it works well as a dominant base for corporate tech or financial branding. Pair it with soft cream or light gray to prevent it from feeling too cold. The hex code for this shade is #095b9e, which offers excellent legibility with white text for UI accessibility.
Questions about #095b9e
What is #095b9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #095b9e is rgb(9, 91, 158), in HSL hsl(207, 89%, 33%) and in CMYK 94%, 42%, 0%, 38%.
How can I best pair #095b9e in a user interface?
Use #095b9e as a primary action color against a clean background of off-white or very light gray. It maintains high legibility for white text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or navigation bars in corporate or financial applications.
Is #095b9e considered a cool or warm blue?
This color sits firmly on the cool side of the spectrum, carrying a grounded, professional weight rather than a playful or energetic tone. Its slightly muted quality prevents it from feeling too icy, ensuring it feels steady and trustworthy for formal designs.
Is #095b9e readable on white or black?
#095b9e has a 6.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.