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#09779F color code is #09779F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #09779f.

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#09779F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #09779F is 0.1575. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.06:1 against white and 4.15:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#09779F on white5.06:1AA
The quick brown fox
#09779F on black4.15:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #09779F5.06:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #09779F4.15:1AA Large

#09779F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #09779F?+
The hex code for #09779F is #09779F. In RGB it's rgb(9, 119, 159), and in HSL it's hsl(196, 89%, 33%).
What is the RGB value of #09779F?+
#09779F in RGB is (9, 119, 159). Written in CSS: rgb(9, 119, 159).
What is the CMYK value of #09779F?+
#09779F converts to CMYK(94%, 25%, 0%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #09779F.
Is #09779f a warm or cool color?+
#09779F (#09779F) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 196° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #09779f belong to?+
#09779F belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 196°, 89%, 33% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #09779f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#09779F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.06:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #09779f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #09779F (#09779F) is 314 C Pantone 314 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #09779F in design

Practical guidance for using #09779f (#09779F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #09779F (#09779F) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #09779f text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #09779F (#09779F) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#09779F flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#09779F works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #09779F

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #09779f (#09779F). Click through for the full brand color guide.

BMW#0166B1 · BMW Blue