#09251C Color Information

Hex color code: #09251C

The hex color #09251C is a dramatic cyan with RGB values of (9, 37, 28) and HSL of (161°, 61%, 9%). It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:
Color NameBlack
HEX
#09251C
RGB
9, 37, 28
HSL
161°, 61%, 9%
CMYK
76%, 0%, 24%, 85%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #09251C;
background-color: #09251C;
border-color: #09251C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #09251C;
border: 2px solid #09251C;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#09251C]
text-[#09251C]
border-[#09251C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_09251C]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #09251C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #09251C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #09251C; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #09251C; background-color: #09251C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #09251C20; border-left: 4px solid #09251C; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #09251C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #09251C in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

9, 37, 28

Red: 9 / Green: 37 / Blue: 28

HSL

161°, 61%, 9%

Hue: 161° / Saturation: 61% / Lightness: 9%

CMYK

76%, 0%, 24%, 85%

Cyan: 76% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 24% / Key: 85%

What color is #09251C?

#09251C is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #09251C to RGB:

rgb(9, 37, 28)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #09251C to HSL:

hsl(161, 61%, 9%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #09251C to CMYK:

cmyk(76%, 0%, 24%, 85%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A rich cyan tone, #09251C has RGB (9, 37, 28) and HSL (161°, 61%, 9%). Known for evoking sophistication and elegance, this very dark shade is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #09251C is #250912, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #09250E.

Use #09251C in CSS: color: #09251C or background-color: #09251C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #09251C

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 1.29:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #09251C?

#09251C is a rich cyan color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #09251C?

#09251C in RGB is (9, 37, 28) - 9 red, 37 green, and 28 blue.

How to use #09251C in CSS?

Use #09251C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #09251C?

#250912 (complementary), #09250E (analogous), and #000000 (lighter shade) work well with #09251C.