#09D5BD Hex Color

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Fresh and highly saturated, #09d5bd is a cool, green-leaning teal with a bright, almost neon presence. Its clean energy suits wellness, healthcare, technology, and communication designs. Use it as a supporting tone or focused accent instead of a full-page background. The hex code #09d5bd gives black text about an 11.3:1 contrast ratio, supporting accessible body copy.

Questions about #09d5bd

What is #09d5bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #09d5bd is rgb(9, 213, 189), in HSL hsl(173, 92%, 44%) and in CMYK 96%, 0%, 11%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #09d5bd?
Pair #09d5bd with navy, charcoal, or deep purple to balance its bright, cool teal energy; warm coral or orange accents add contrast, while pale aqua and lighter tints create a softer monochromatic look.
Where can designers use #09d5bd effectively?
Use #09d5bd as an accent in wellness, healthcare, technology, and communication designs, especially for buttons, icons, links, and highlights; its high saturation can overwhelm large surfaces, so balance it with quieter backgrounds.
Is #09d5bd readable on white or black?
#09d5bd has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.26:1 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.