#09B4A0 Hex Color
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The hex code #09b4a0 produces a moderately muted, medium-light teal with a cool, refreshing presence. It brings clarity and trust to healthcare, wellness, and technology branding, working best as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm white. Black text remains highly readable on this color, with about an 8:1 contrast ratio for accessible body copy.
Questions about #09b4a0
What is #09b4a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #09b4a0 is rgb(9, 180, 160), in HSL hsl(173, 90%, 37%) and in CMYK 95%, 0%, 11%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #09b4a0?
#09b4a0 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and restrained navy, which balance its cool teal without competing with it. Use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds for a clear, refreshing interface.
Is #09b4a0 readable on white or black?
#09b4a0 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.04:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.