#09735C Hex Color
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This muted, dark teal carries a cool, shadowy quality that feels grounded and professional. It lacks the brightness of standard jewel tones, making it effective for serious, moody interface backgrounds where white text provides excellent readability. The hex code #09735c works best as a primary base color in healthcare or tech branding, avoiding the visual fatigue often caused by highly saturated teals.
Questions about #09735c
What is #09735c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #09735c is rgb(9, 115, 92), in HSL hsl(167, 85%, 24%) and in CMYK 92%, 0%, 20%, 55%.
How can I best use #09735c in web interface design?
#09735c functions exceptionally well as a primary background or UI accent color because it maintains high readability for white text. Its low-saturation, professional profile prevents the visual fatigue that often occurs with brighter, more aggressive jewel-toned teals.
Which accent colors pair well with #09735c?
Is #09735c readable on white or black?
#09735c has a 5.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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.