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#009AB0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #009AB0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#009AB0 Color Information

#009AB0 RGB value is (0, 154, 176). The hex color red value is 0, green is 154, and blue is 176. Its HSL format shows a hue of 188°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of35 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 31percent.

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#009AB0 Color Meaning

Color #009AB0 conveys clarity, intellectual depth, and composed energy. In color psychology, #009AB0 encourages analytical thinking, emotional stability, and reflective focus. Across cultures and history, Blue Munsell (#009AB0) has been used in design, scientific visualization, and textiles, representing precision, trust, and thoughtful expression. From a spiritual perspective, Blue Munsell (#009AB0) embodies deliberate awareness, measured insight, and grounded perception. #009AB0 promotes thoughtful engagement and reflective decision making.

Color Conversion

Convert #009AB0 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
#009AB0
RGB
rgb(0, 154, 176)
HSL
hsl(188°, 100%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 13%, 0%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(188°, 100%, 69%)
XYZ
19.3921 26.2458 45.1182
Yxy
26.2458 0.2137 0.2892
Hunter Lab
51.2307 -2.6452 -2.4978
CIE-Lab
58.2696 -25.7768 -21.0545

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green154 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue176 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#009AB0 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

#009AB0 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 #009AB0 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
#009AB0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #009AB0 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

#009AB0

protanopia

#4344ab

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #009AB0;

Text Color

color: #009AB0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #009AB0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #009AB040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #009AB0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #009AB0 0%, #005e6d 100%);

#009AB0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #009AB0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.