Coast

Electric blue with focused energy

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Highly saturated and cool, #0050ff has a bright, forceful presence that signals energy, focus, and reliability. The hex code #0050ff works best as a small accent, call-to-action color, or brand highlight in technology, finance, and healthcare interfaces. White text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA requirements for body text.

About Coast

Pool water lit from underneath

What does coast mean?

This blue commonly reads as clear water, summer sky, and deep sea, so people often attach trust, depth, and freshness to it. Its deep darkness gives it weight and drama, while the pure, unbroken saturation makes it hum like a screen at full brightness.

Where you see coast

pool water
deep sea
inkjet ink
blue sports jerseys
neon signs
blueberries

What it works for

Use it as a single loud accent on dark interfaces, sports branding, or posters that need one color to carry everything.

What colors go with coast?

Chartreuse #c1f80aThe near-opposite hue makes both colors burn hotter side by side.Tangerine #ff9300Warm against cold, and both carry enough saturation to hold their own.Sand #e2ca76A pale, warm neutral gives the deep blue room to breathe.Hot Pink #ff028dTwo loud hues that share saturation, like swimwear and pool water.Gold #ffd700A metallic warm yellow reads regal against this depth of blue.Mint #98ff98Cooler and lighter, it softens the blue without dulling it.

Questions about Coast

What is the hex code for Coast?

Coast is #0050ff. In RGB that is rgb(0, 80, 255), in HSL hsl(221, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 100%, 69%, 0%, 0%.

Why does #0050ff feel cool and energetic?

#0050ff reads as a cool blue because its strong blue channel and low red content push it toward a crisp, energetic appearance. That coolness suits technology, finance, healthcare, and other interfaces that need focus and dependable visual emphasis.

Is Coast readable on white or black?

Coast has a 5.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.59:1 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.