#09E4E8 Hex Color
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#09e4e8 is a highly saturated, light cyan with a cold, electric glow and a faint green undertone. Its sparkling energy suits technology, children’s products, entertainment, and communication. Use it as a small accent or call-to-action against charcoal or navy rather than a full background. The hex code #09e4e8 supports clear black body text at about 13.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #09e4e8
What is #09e4e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #09e4e8 is rgb(9, 228, 232), in HSL hsl(181, 93%, 47%) and in CMYK 96%, 2%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #09e4e8?
For interface palettes, #09e4e8 pairs best with deep neutrals such as charcoal and dark blue, which contain its intense brightness without competing for attention; a restrained warm-red accent can add contrast without making the palette feel playful.
Where should designers use #09e4e8?
#09e4e8 works best as a focused accent for buttons, links, icons, data highlights, or energetic branding while a dark neutral carries larger surfaces and longer text in a 60/30/10 layout. Its high saturation can overwhelm a page when used as the dominant background.
Is #09e4e8 readable on white or black?
#09e4e8 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.27:1 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.