#096377 Hex Color
A grounded and serious deep cyan
This dark, dim cyan feels grounded and serious due to its low saturation. Because it is quite moody, #096377 works best as a background for high-contrast, modern UI designs or tech-focused branding. White text is highly readable against this shade, offering a 6.9:1 contrast ratio. If you are struggling with how to make gray fit your palette, this cyan serves as a useful, cool-toned alternative.
Questions about #096377
What is #096377 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #096377 is rgb(9, 99, 119), in HSL hsl(191, 86%, 25%) and in CMYK 92%, 17%, 0%, 53%.
What color palettes work best with #096377?
Because #096377 is a muted, low-saturation cyan, it pairs beautifully with high-contrast neutrals like crisp whites or light silvers. For a more sophisticated palette, try accenting it with warm terracotta or deep charcoal to balance the cool, industrial undertones of the shade.
Is #096377 readable on white or black?
#096377 has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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.