#09A4B5 Hex Color
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Reach for this shade when a tech dashboard needs a button or link color that pops without shouting. Sky blue #09a4b5 is a mid-tone cyan with just enough gray to stay easy on the eyes. Its cool, muted energy suits productivity apps, children’s media, and aerospace branding. The hex code holds black text at about 7.0:1 contrast, so it clears AA behind small body copy.
Questions about #09a4b5
What is #09a4b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #09a4b5 is rgb(9, 164, 181), in HSL hsl(186, 91%, 37%) and in CMYK 95%, 9%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #09a4b5?
Is #09a4b5 readable on white or black?
#09a4b5 has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.98:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.