#096D8C Hex Color
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#096d8c is a dark, muted cyan with cool blue-green undertones and enough depth to create a serious, atmospheric mood. It suggests mystery and trust without feeling bright or playful. Use it as a dominant UI background or technology brand color, pairing it with warm coral accents. White text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA body-text guidelines. The hex code is #096d8c.
Questions about #096d8c
What is #096d8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #096d8c is rgb(9, 109, 140), in HSL hsl(194, 88%, 29%) and in CMYK 94%, 22%, 0%, 45%.
Is #096d8c a warm or cool color?
#096d8c reads as a cool color because its muted cyan base leans toward blue-green rather than yellow or red. Its dark value adds visual weight, giving interfaces and branding a calm, serious, slightly mysterious character.
What colors pair well with #096d8c?
#096d8c pairs well with warm coral accents, which create lively contrast against its cool blue-green base while preserving a serious mood; soft neutrals and white can keep supporting elements clean and restrained.
Is #096d8c readable on white or black?
#096d8c has a 5.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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.