Color swatch image showing #0096A4 with RGB(0,150,164) values

#0096A4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #0096A4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#0096A4 Color Information

#0096A4 RGB value is (0, 150, 164). The hex color red value is 0, green is 150, and blue is 164. Its HSL format shows a hue of 185°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 32 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 9 percent, 0 percent, 36 percent.

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#0096A4 Color Meaning

Color #0096A4 conveys clarity, intellectual depth, and composed energy. In color psychology, #0096A4 encourages analytical thinking, emotional stability, and reflective focus. Across cultures and history, Blue Munsell (#0096A4) has been used in design, scientific visualization, and textiles, representing precision, trust, and thoughtful expression. From a spiritual perspective, Blue Munsell (#0096A4) embodies deliberate awareness, measured insight, and grounded perception. #0096A4 promotes thoughtful engagement and reflective decision making.

Color Conversion

Convert #0096A4 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
#0096A4
RGB
rgb(0, 150, 164)
HSL
hsl(185°, 100%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 9%, 0%, 36%)
HSV
hsv(185°, 100%, 64%)
XYZ
17.6072 24.4930 38.9216
Yxy
24.4930 0.2173 0.3023
Hunter Lab
49.4904 -2.6101 -1.7874
CIE-Lab
56.5781 -27.8088 -16.8060

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green150 / 255 (59%)
59%
Blue164 / 255 (64%)
64%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta9 / 100 (9%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)
36%

Color Variations

#0096A4 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

#0096A4 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 #0096A4 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.

#FFFFFF
#0096A4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.56:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #0096A4 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

#0096A4

protanopia

#4142a1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #0096A4;

Text Color

color: #0096A4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #0096A4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #0096A440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #0096A4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0096A4 0%, #005c65 100%);

#0096A4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #0096A4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.