Color swatch image showing #009689 with RGB(0,150,137) values
Color swatch image showing #009689 with RGB(0,150,137) values

#009689 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #009689 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#009689 Color Information

#009689 RGB value is (0, 150, 137). The hex color red value is 0, green is 150, and blue is 137. Its HSL format shows a hue of 175°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 0 percent, 9 percent, 41 percent.

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#009689 Color Meaning

Color #009689 signifies archival preservation, dense aquatic life, and still reflection. #009689 rich, green-blue is identical to Dark Cyan, representing the color of deep, still ponds, vintage teal tiles, and oxidized copper. Psychologically, color #009689 promotes mental clarity through focus, suggesting a deep dive into specialized knowledge or introspective thought. #009689 culturally references library aesthetics, antique stained glass, and the dense color of certain tropical waters. Spiritually, #009689 color represents the well of memory, the preservation of truth, and emotional depth that is calm and self-contained, acting as a reservoir of quiet wisdom.

Color Conversion

Convert #009689 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#009689
RGB
rgb(0, 150, 137)
HSL
hsl(175°, 100%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 0%, 9%, 41%)
HSV
hsv(175°, 100%, 59%)
XYZ
15.4217 23.6188 27.4130
Yxy
23.6188 0.2321 0.3554
Hunter Lab
48.5992 -3.1751 -0.2430
CIE-Lab
55.7041 -36.3594 -2.6602

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green150 / 255 (59%)
59%
Blue137 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow9 / 100 (9%)
Key (Black)41 / 100 (41%)
41%

Color Variations

#009689 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#009689 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #009689 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#009689

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #009689 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#009689

protanopia

#41428c

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #009689;

Text Color

color: #009689;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #009689;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00968940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #009689;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #009689 0%, #005c55 100%);

#009689 Color FAQs

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