Color #09110E Color / Colour Code #09110E
This page shows the hex color code for color #09110e (#09110E). The colour is a cyan tone with 31% saturation and 5% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #09110E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#09110E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 128, 158, and 188 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 158, 278, and 38 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #09110E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 158 and saturation at 31%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 158 to 203 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 158 with its complement at 338 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 #09110E
Lightness variations at hue 158 and 31% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #09110E
Design Use Cases for #09110E
Balanced UI Color
At 31% saturation, #09110E strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Dark Mode Background
At just 5% lightness, #09110E works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Clarity & Technology
#09110E is in the cyan spectrum (hue 158). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #09110E (hue 158) to its complement at hue 338. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 188. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #09110e, #11090c);
CSS Code for #09110E
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About Color #09110E (#09110E)
#09110E is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 9 red, 17 green, and 14 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 158 degrees with 31% saturation and 5% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #09110E is 14/255 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 47% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow, and 93% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #09110E against white is 19.12:1 and against black is 1.10:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #11090C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #09110E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #09110A and #091011, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #09110E?
- #09110E is Color #09110E, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(9, 17, 14), HSL(158, 31%, 5%), and CMYK(47%, 0%, 18%, 93%). Its perceived brightness is 14/255.
- Is #09110E accessible for text?
- Against white, #09110E has a contrast ratio of 19.12:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.10:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #09110E?
- The complementary colour is #11090C (hue 338). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #09110A and #091011. The triadic palette adds #0E0911 and #110E09 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #09110E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #09110e; or rgb(9, 17, 14); or hsl(158, 31%, 5%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 158 31% 5%; 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.