Color #09BECD Color / Colour Code #09BECD
This page shows the hex color code for color #09becd (#09BECD). The colour is a cyan tone with 92% saturation and 42% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #09BECD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#09BECD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 155, 185, and 215 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 185, 305, and 65 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #09BECD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 185 and saturation at 92%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 185 to 230 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 185 with its complement at 5 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 #09BECD
Lightness variations at hue 185 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #09BECD
Design Use Cases for #09BECD
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #09BECD 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 42% lightness, #09BECD 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.
Clarity & Technology
#09BECD is in the cyan spectrum (hue 185). 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 #09BECD (hue 185) to its complement at hue 5. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 215. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #09becd, #ce1909);
CSS Code for #09BECD
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About Color #09BECD (#09BECD)
#09BECD is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 9 red, 190 green, and 205 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 22.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 185 degrees with 92% saturation and 42% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #09BECD is 138/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 96% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow, and 20% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #09BECD against white is 2.27:1 and against black is 9.26:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 9.26:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CE1909 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #09BECD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #09CE7C and #095BCE, 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 #09BECD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #09BECD?
- #09BECD is Color #09BECD, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(9, 190, 205), HSL(185, 92%, 42%), and CMYK(96%, 7%, 0%, 20%). Its perceived brightness is 138/255.
- Is #09BECD accessible for text?
- Against white, #09BECD has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 9.26:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #09BECD?
- The complementary colour is #CE1909 (hue 5). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #09CE7C and #095BCE. The triadic palette adds #CE09BD and #BDCE09 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #09BECD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #09becd; or rgb(9, 190, 205); or hsl(185, 92%, 42%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 185 92% 42%; 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.