#096469 Hex Color
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#096469 is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and a dusty, low-light appearance. Its serious depth suits moody interfaces, technology branding, aerospace themes, and focused productivity spaces. Use the hex code as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 6.9:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #096469
What is #096469 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #096469 is rgb(9, 100, 105), in HSL hsl(183, 84%, 22%) and in CMYK 91%, 5%, 0%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #096469?
#096469 pairs well with warm terracotta, muted coral, and pale sand because their warmer undertones offset its cool, dusty blue-green character. Use those hues as small accents while keeping the cyan dominant in the layout.
Is #096469 readable on white or black?
#096469 has a 6.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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.