Color #009EF2 Color / Colour Code #009EF2
This page shows the hex color code for color #009ef2 (#009EF2). The colour is a blue tone with 100% saturation and 47% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #009EF2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#009EF2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 171, 201, and 231 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 201, 321, and 81 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #009EF2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 201 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 201 to 246 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 201 with its complement at 21 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #009EF2
Lightness variations at hue 201 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #009EF2
Design Use Cases for #009EF2
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #009EF2 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 47% lightness, #009EF2 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Trust & Professional Identity
#009EF2 sits in the blue range (hue 201). Blue is the world's most popular color for corporate identities because it conveys trust, stability, and competence. Use it for navigation bars, link text, form focus states, and any element where user confidence matters. Financial, healthcare, and technology brands rely heavily on this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #009EF2 (hue 201) to its complement at hue 21. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 231. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #009ef2, #f05400);
CSS Code for #009EF2
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Colors visually similar to #009EF2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #009EF2 (#009EF2)
#009EF2 is a blue color (colour) with RGB channel values of 0 red, 158 green, and 242 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 242.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 201 degrees with 100% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #009EF2 is 120/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 100% cyan, 35% magenta, 0% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #009EF2 against white is 2.93:1 and against black is 7.17:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.17:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F05400 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #009EF2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #00F0CC and #0024F0, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #009EF2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #009EF2?
- #009EF2 is Color #009EF2, a blue color (colour) with RGB(0, 158, 242), HSL(201, 100%, 47%), and CMYK(100%, 35%, 0%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 120/255.
- Is #009EF2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #009EF2 has a contrast ratio of 2.93:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.17:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #009EF2?
- The complementary colour is #F05400 (hue 21). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #00F0CC and #0024F0. The triadic palette adds #F0009C and #9CF000 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #009EF2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #009ef2; or rgb(0, 158, 242); or hsl(201, 100%, 47%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 201 100% 47%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.