#004DFF Hex Color
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#004dff is a high-intensity, saturated blue that demands immediate attention. Due to its extreme chroma, it functions best as a punchy 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a background. White text achieves a 6.0:1 contrast ratio against it, ensuring readability in digital interfaces. The hex code for this electric blue is #004dff.
Questions about #004dff
What is #004dff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #004dff is rgb(0, 77, 255), in HSL hsl(222, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 100%, 70%, 0%, 0%.
How should I use #004dff in a website interface?
Because #004dff is extremely saturated, use it sparingly as a 10% accent color for primary buttons or specific UI highlights. It draws the eye quickly, making it ideal for calls to action, but it can overwhelm the user if used for large backgrounds.
Is #004dff readable on white or black?
#004dff has a 5.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.