#409A9E Hex Color
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#409a9e is a cool, unsaturated cyan with a green-teal undertone. Its medium lightness feels refreshing and clear without becoming bright or playful. The #409a9e hex code suits supporting roles in technology, communication, and productivity interfaces. Black text reaches about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal body copy.
Questions about #409a9e
What is #409a9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #409a9e is rgb(64, 154, 158), in HSL hsl(183, 42%, 44%) and in CMYK 59%, 3%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #409a9e?
Warm accents and burgundy pair well with #409a9e, adding measured contrast to its cool, green-leaning cast without making the palette feel loud or reducing its clear, refreshing mood in a digital interface. Keep the cyan in a supporting role beside dark neutrals or soft cream surfaces.
Where does #409a9e work best in a design?
#409a9e works best as a supporting color in technology, communication, and productivity interfaces, where its medium lightness adds clarity without overwhelming the layout; use it for buttons, icons, panels, and brand accents. A deeper neutral can anchor larger surfaces.
Is #409a9e readable on white or black?
#409a9e has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.