#0070C2 Hex Color
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This strong, saturated blue commands attention without feeling aggressive. Because of its high chroma, #0070c2 works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a dominant background. It pairs cleanly with white text for high accessibility, making it a standard, professional choice for tech interfaces and secure web forms. The hex code for this primary blue is #0070c2.
Questions about #0070c2
What is #0070c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0070c2 is rgb(0, 112, 194), in HSL hsl(205, 100%, 38%) and in CMYK 100%, 42%, 0%, 24%.
Why is #0070c2 considered a good choice for user interfaces?
#0070c2 offers high saturation that naturally draws the eye, making it an excellent candidate for primary call-to-action buttons or navigation items. Its strong contrast against white backgrounds ensures it meets web accessibility standards without needing extra adjustments for readability.
What colors pair well with #0070c2 for a modern palette?
Is #0070c2 readable on white or black?
#0070c2 has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.