Color #09352E Color / Colour Code #09352E
This page shows the hex color code for color #09352e (#09352E). The colour is a cyan tone with 71% saturation and 12% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #09352E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#09352E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 140, 170, and 200 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 170, 290, and 50 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #09352E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 170 and saturation at 71%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 170 to 215 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 170 with its complement at 350 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 #09352E
Lightness variations at hue 170 and 71% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #09352E
Design Use Cases for #09352E
Vibrant Brand Color
#09352E has a strong 71% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Dark Mode Background
At just 12% lightness, #09352E 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
#09352E is in the cyan spectrum (hue 170). 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 #09352E (hue 170) to its complement at hue 350. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 200. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #09352e, #340910);
CSS Code for #09352E
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About Color #09352E (#09352E)
#09352E is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 9 red, 53 green, and 46 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 170 degrees with 71% saturation and 12% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #09352E is 39/255 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 83% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow, and 79% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #09352E against white is 13.46:1 and against black is 1.56:1. 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 #340910 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #09352E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #093417 and #092634, 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 #09352E?
- #09352E is Color #09352E, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(9, 53, 46), HSL(170, 71%, 12%), and CMYK(83%, 0%, 13%, 79%). Its perceived brightness is 39/255.
- Is #09352E accessible for text?
- Against white, #09352E has a contrast ratio of 13.46:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.56:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #09352E?
- The complementary colour is #340910 (hue 350). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #093417 and #092634. The triadic palette adds #2D0934 and #342D09 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #09352E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #09352e; or rgb(9, 53, 46); or hsl(170, 71%, 12%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 170 71% 12%; 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.