#096989 Hex Color
Deep muted cyan with a serious streak
Close to the deep teal of ocean water at dusk, #096989 is a dark, muted cyan-blue. Its low saturation and cool undertone keep designs feeling serious and steady. That makes it a solid dominant base for finance, healthcare, or nautical work. White text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast here, so it passes AA even for small body copy.
Questions about #096989
What is #096989 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #096989 is rgb(9, 105, 137), in HSL hsl(195, 88%, 29%) and in CMYK 93%, 23%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #096989?
Warm accents like coral, soft peach, or pale sand bring out its cool blue depth without clashing. For a quieter scheme, try cream or warm gray as supporting neutrals.
Is #096989 readable on white or black?
#096989 has a 6.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.39:1 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.