#09EFC9 Hex Color

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This high-chroma teal pops with a neon, sparkling intensity that commands attention. Because it is so bright, use hex code #09efc9 sparingly as a 10% accent in UI designs or digital branding. It offers excellent legibility for black text, but you might need to understand what colors make gray to create the dark neutral backgrounds necessary to ground its glowing, refreshing energy.

Questions about #09efc9

What is #09efc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #09efc9 is rgb(9, 239, 201), in HSL hsl(170, 93%, 49%) and in CMYK 96%, 0%, 16%, 6%.
How should I use #09efc9 in a user interface?
Use #09efc9 sparingly as a high-impact accent color because its neon intensity can quickly overwhelm a design. It works best for small elements like primary buttons or notification badges against dark backgrounds, ensuring the high-chroma tone remains legible without straining the user's eyes.
What neutral colors ground the brightness of #09efc9?
Pair this neon teal with deep, dark neutrals to provide the necessary visual anchor for such a vibrant hue. Dark charcoal or near-black tones create excellent contrast that allows the color to pop while maintaining professional readability throughout your digital project.
Is #09efc9 readable on white or black?
#09efc9 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.20:1 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.