#096872 Hex Color

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Kingfisher Bright is a dark, dusty cyan with a cool and unsaturated presence. This somber tone works well as a grounding background color, providing high readability for white text at a 6.5:1 contrast ratio. It pairs unexpectedly well with warm, muted terracottas rather than bright primaries. The hex code for Kingfisher Bright is #096872.

Questions about Kingfisher Bright

What is the hex code for Kingfisher Bright?
Kingfisher Bright is #096872. In RGB that is rgb(9, 104, 114), in HSL hsl(186, 85%, 24%) and in CMYK 92%, 9%, 0%, 55%.
What specific colors pair best with Kingfisher Bright?
Kingfisher Bright creates a sophisticated, balanced palette when paired with terracotta or warm, muted earth tones. These warm hues provide a necessary contrast to the deep, cool cyan, preventing the design from feeling too cold or sterile in professional branding applications.
Is Kingfisher Bright readable on white or black?
Kingfisher Bright has a 6.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.