Color swatch image showing #009AD0 with RGB(0,154,208) values

#009AD0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #009AD0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#009AD0 Color Information

#009AD0 RGB value is (0, 154, 208). The hex color red value is 0, green is 154, and blue is 208. Its HSL format shows a hue of 196°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 26 percent, 0 percent, 18 percent.

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#009AD0 Color Meaning

Color #009AD0 signifies archived sky, professional depth, and focused vastness. #009AD0 medium, saturated blue-green suggests a clear summer day preserved, the color of deep swimming pools, and reliable nautical themes. Psychologically, color #009AD0 evokes competence, focused exploration, and a sense of depth that is knowable and structured. #009AD0 culturally references airline branding, sports team uniforms, and the dependable blue of standardized maps. Spiritually, #009AD0 color represents navigable wisdom, depth with direction, and aspiration channeled into purpose, acting as a guide for focused and ambitious journeys.

Color Conversion

Convert #009AD0 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
#009AD0
RGB
rgb(0, 154, 208)
HSL
hsl(196°, 100%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 26%, 0%, 18%)
HSV
hsv(196°, 100%, 82%)
XYZ
22.9408 27.6653 63.8053
Yxy
27.6653 0.2005 0.2418
Hunter Lab
52.5978 -1.6402 -5.2220
CIE-Lab
59.5851 -14.4878 -37.0449

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green154 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue208 / 255 (82%)
82%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)18 / 100 (18%)
18%

Color Variations

#009AD0 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

#009AD0 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 #009AD0 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
#009AD0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #009AD0 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

#009AD0

protanopia

#4344c3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #009AD0;

Text Color

color: #009AD0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #009AD0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #009AD040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #009AD0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #009AD0 0%, #005c7e 100%);

#009AD0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #009AD0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.