#006EB0 Hex Color
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Moderately muted and cool, #006eb0 is a medium-dark blue with a slight green undertone. Its controlled saturation gives finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces a reliable, orderly feel. Use it as a dominant UI color with white text, which reaches about 5.4:1 contrast and passes WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #006eb0.
Questions about #006eb0
What is #006eb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #006eb0 is rgb(0, 110, 176), in HSL hsl(203, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 100%, 37%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #006eb0?
For a calm palette, pair #006eb0 with white and pale blue backgrounds, then add a muted orange accent for complementary warmth without making the interface feel loud or busy in larger layouts.
Is #006eb0 warm or cool?
#006eb0 reads as a cool blue because its slight green undertone keeps it visually crisp, while its moderate saturation softens the effect into a composed, dependable shade rather than a vivid or playful one.
Where can I use #006eb0?
#006eb0 suits navigation, buttons, dashboards, and institutional interfaces that need a reliable blue without excessive brightness; its medium-dark value supports white labels, while restrained saturation helps broad UI areas remain comfortable.
Is #006eb0 readable on white or black?
#006eb0 has a 5.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.