#006EB3 Hex Color
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Think of a deep swimming pool on an overcast day. #006eb3 is a medium blue with enough gray in it to feel steady rather than flashy. That grounded quality suits finance dashboards, healthcare portals, and law enforcement branding. White text hits about 5.4:1 contrast on it, so it clears WCAG AA for body copy and works well as a button or header base. Pair it with a muted terracotta accent to keep things from going cold.
Questions about #006eb3
What is #006eb3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #006eb3 is rgb(0, 110, 179), in HSL hsl(203, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 100%, 39%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #006eb3?
Warm neutrals balance its cool depth best. Try a muted terracotta accent or soft cream backgrounds, both of which keep #006eb3 from feeling cold. Avoid sitting it next to bright cyans, which wash it out.
Is #006eb3 readable on white or black?
#006eb3 has a 5.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.88:1 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.