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#091F78 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #091F78 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#091F78 Color Information

#091F78 RGB value is (9, 31, 120). The hex color red value is 9, green is 31, and blue is 120. Its HSL format shows a hue of 228°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of25 percent. The CMYK process values are 93 percent, 74 percent, 0 percent, 53percent.

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#091F78 Color Meaning

Color #091F78 signifies oceanic depth, strategic focus, and unwavering resolve. Color #091F78 is a near-navy with a hint of violet—deep enough to suggest abyssal waters, rich enough to feel luxurious. Named after California’s Catalina Island, #091F78 evokes both coastal mystery and institutional strength. In corporate branding, #091F78 hue signals competence without coldness; unlike pure black, #091F78 retains chromatic identity. Psychological research links such deep blues to increased focus and reduced impulsivity, making them ideal for financial and legal interfaces. Functionally, color #091F78 performs exceptionally in both print and digital contexts. #091F78 offers superior contrast against white for body text while feeling less harsh than black—critical for accessibility and long reading sessions. In packaging, #091F78 conveys premium quality in spirits, tech, and luxury goods. Digital rendering requires care on OLED screens (where #091F78 may appear black), but proper calibration reveals its complex undertones. Color #091F78 is a workhorse for brands that value consistency over trend. Symbolically, color #091F78 represents depth that protects. #091F78 is the color of guarded knowledge, strategic patience, and quiet confidence. In spiritual contexts, #091F78 aligns with the third eye’s discerning mode: vision that filters noise. Designers choose color #091F78 when they want authority that listens. Its power lies not in volume, but in stillness.

Color Conversion

Convert #091F78 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
#091F78
RGB
rgb(9, 31, 120)
HSL
hsl(228°, 86%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(93%, 74%, 0%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(228°, 93%, 47%)
XYZ
3.9928 2.3941 18.0210
Yxy
2.3941 0.1636 0.0981
Hunter Lab
15.4729 0.2470 -0.7030
CIE-Lab
17.4328 29.7064 -52.1657

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red9 / 255 (4%)
Green31 / 255 (12%)
12%
Blue120 / 255 (47%)
47%

CMYK Values

Cyan93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Magenta74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)53 / 100 (53%)
53%

Color Variations

#091F78 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

#091F78 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 #091F78 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

14.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #091F78 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

#091F78

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #091F78;

Text Color

color: #091F78;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #091F78;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #091F7840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #091F78;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091F78 0%, #06144b 100%);

#091F78 Color FAQs

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