#0070C0 Hex Color
A high-energy blue with professional intensity
#0070c0 is a saturated, high-energy blue that commands immediate attention without feeling aggressive. Because it strikes a balance between professional intensity and accessibility, it excels as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights. White text pairs perfectly here, meeting accessibility standards for small body text. This hex code works best when used sparingly against neutral gray or clean white backgrounds.
Questions about #0070c0
What is #0070c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0070c0 is rgb(0, 112, 192), in HSL hsl(205, 100%, 38%) and in CMYK 100%, 42%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #0070c0?
This blue works well with neutral tones like charcoal or crisp white to maintain its professional energy. If you need a secondary accent, golden-yellow provides a vibrant, high-contrast complement that makes calls to action pop effectively without overwhelming the design.
Is #0070c0 readable on white or black?
#0070c0 has a 5.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.07:1 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.